CARPENTER - 2026

Alabama State Department of Education -
Birmingham, AL

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Job Details

$49,629 - $58,546 a year

Qualifications

Renovation construction projects
Interior fit-out carpentry
Driver's License
Equipment maintenance
Construction experience
Building interior maintenance

Full Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Carpenter

REPORTS TO:

Director of Facilities and Maintenance

WORK DAYS:

12 Months 240 Days

SALARY:

Classified Salary Schedule 63-1

($49,629- $58,546)

LOCATION:

Maintenance Department

FLSA Status

EXEMPT

NON-EXEMPT

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Carpenters are skilled artisans who construct, erect, install and renovate structures made of wood and other materials, ranging from kitchen cabinets to building frameworks. They work in various areas of construction and undertake a range of jobs including installing doors and windows, building furniture, designing and fitting kitchens and rebuilding roofs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Performs assignments related to normal duties of a Journeyman Carpenter.

· Completes required forms and orders materials and tools necessary to perform assignments.

· Supervises and instructs subordinate employees.

· Documents all material and labor expended on projects.

· Adheres to all Board of Education Policies.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Completion of four (4) years apprenticeship.

· Two (2) years of experience in remodeling and new construction as a Journeyman Carpenter.

· Knowledge of basic tools of the trade.

· Knowledge and expertise in rough and finished carpentry.

· Experience in the safe and proper operation, and maintenance of all tools and equipment used in the carpentry trade.

· Experience in multi-craft maintenance (i.e. floor, ceiling tile, light plastering and repair).

· Possess a valid Alabama Driver's License.

· Must be able to work to standards and preform in a team environment

*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

NOTE: Employment experience gained in the private employment sector may be considered for this position.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completed Application (HireTrue)
Resume (uploaded to application)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

June 2026

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check ( https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals ) . Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.

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