Carpenter

Ashland, Montana, United States | Full-time

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St. Labre Indian School Educational Association

Pretty Eagle Catholic Academy   St. Charles Mission School

Job Description

 

Job Title: Carpenter I (Trainee)

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Nonexempt 12 month position

Salary Grade: 5B ($14.51-$17.04-$19.58)/hr.

Approved Date: 07/01/2022

         

SUMMARY 

 

Constructs, repairs, and maintains St. Labre residential houses and buildings conforming to required codes and maintains equipment and tools by performing the following duties. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.  * Indicates the non-essential duties and responsibilities.  Nothing in this job description restricts St. Labre's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

 

  1. Completes given work orders and schedules accordingly.  Insures work orders are completed in a timely manner, inspected and signed-off to lead carpenter and/or supervisor.

  2. Requests supplies and materials needed for work orders and special projects.

  3. Refinishes cabinets and counters.

  4. Lays carpet and vinyl.

  5. Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel pins, or glue.

  6. Erects framework for structures and lays subflooring.

  7. Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, door frames, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware, such as locks, letterdrops, and kick plates.

  8. Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.

  9. Assists with  minor repairs on electric, and plumbing systems.

  10. Assists other carpenters/supervisor in planning larger projects.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS  

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

 

High school diploma or GED; and six months to one year related experience and/or training in carpentry or construction required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

  1. Must be able to use all hand tools, power tools, construction equipment, and auxiliary items.

  2. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  

  3. Ability to calculate figures and amounts.  

  4. Ability to interact positively with students, faculty, staff, and the general public.

  5. Mechanical aptitude. 

  6. Respects the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ in private, personal, and public life.

  7. Commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church in Native American education.

  8. Sensitivity to, and appreciation of Native American people and their cultures.

  9. Ability to serve as an appropriate role model for students.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

 

Construction Technology Certificate preferred.

Valid Montana driver's license required.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

Manual dexterity for using hammers, saws, wrenches, and other hand tools is continuously required, with twisting and turning above the waist.  These functions are also occasionally required while balancing on ladders, platforms, or other uneven working surfaces, as well as reaching over the head with tools for procedures.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock.  

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.