Carpenter I

Job Posted 3/19/2025
Norfolk Public School District
Norfolk, VA
United States
Job Description
Non-Exempt; 8 Hours/Day; 252 Days/Year; 12 Months/Year

General Responsibilities

This position is the trade helpers/entry Level classification in the carpentry trades series; to include working in a carpenter crew, engaged in performing a variety of skilled carpentry and tasks.

Education and Experience

Requires a high school diploma, experience in the carpentry trade; completion of an apprenticeship program or; any equivalent combination of education and experienced that would provide the above referenced knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Essential Job Functions
  • Participates in the work of small-to-large groups of employees engaged in performing a variety of skilled carpentry duties on the interior and exterior of buildings; to include building repair and installation, a variety of structural woodwork, cabinetry, flooring and other related structural components in accordance with building codes.
  • Works under the direct supervision of a Level III or Level II carpenter, procures materials and assists with the completion of assigned work.
  • Assists with the building and installation of cabinetry and classroom accessories; to include bookcases, coat racks; repairing and replacing floor tiles, carpeting, wooden floors, ceiling tiles, metal grids, window shades, blinds, desks, chairs and other related tasks.
  • Assists with the repairs or replaces of damaged window panes, cleans metal window frames and surfaces, assists with the installation of glass in place.
  • Performs light forming and concrete work.
  • Assist with the replacement of hardware such as hinges, handles and locks; to include repairing and replacing internal and external doors and door frames.
  • Assist in building forms, partitions, decks and walls.
  • Operates and maintains hand and power tools, including drills and planers, table, band, panel and radial arm saws, routers, orbital and belt sanders, metal cutters and post-hole diggers.
  • Uses ladders, scaffolding, bobcat, stake bed, dump and bucket trucks.
  • Assists the shop supervisor with assigned tasks as needed.
  • Orders and procures materials from vendors and supply houses.
  • Ensures proper maintenance of tools and other carpentry equipment.
  • Responsible for safety in the work area.
  • Drives a vehicle to and from work locations and keeps vehicle supplied with tools and materials.
  • Orders and procures parts and materials from vendors and supply houses.
  • Performs routine maintenance on vehicles.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.