Job Description:

Base Rate:

$22.86

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

B24, 12 months

Hours:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

OVERVIEW

To repair, construct and alter wooden structures throughout the district to be completed safely and within established time frames.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education or equivalent required
• Valid Arizona driver’s license
• Minimum five years carpenter experience
• Working knowledge of tools, materials, methods and safe working practices of the carpenter trade
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and to layout work assignment
• Ability to care for equipment and tools
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, gmail, etc)
• Ability to lift and /or to move up to 100 pounds and to work at various heights
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) and to work well with coworkers and district personnel
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repair, construct and alter wooden structures (i.e. partitions, counters, doors, prefab furniture, window frames, concrete forms, furnish door hardware and suspended ceiling systems)
• Perform mill and cabinet work; build closets, bookcases and shelving
• Install acoustical tiles, floor tile, baseboard and trim, ceramic tile, tack boards and marker boards
• Operate floor sanding equipment, lathes, planes, joiners, band saws, power tools and other woodworking equipment
• Cut glass for desk tops; cut and/or install mirrors; repair existing windows
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Perform repairs to various types or roof systems (i.e. build-up, shingles and single-ply)
• May prepare working drawings from sketches
• May direct the work of helpers
• Help write job scopes and specifications
• May supervise outside contractors
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

SUPERVISION

Structural Tech Lead

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Transportation.  Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.