- Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
- East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
Employment Type:
Full-time (40 hours per week)
Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary:
To repair, construct and alter wooden structures throughout the district to be completed safely and within established time frames.
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 Maintenance. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.
Key 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
- 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
- Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications:
- High school education or equivalent required
- Valid Arizona driver’s license
- Minimum five years’ carpenter experience
- Experience with and Working knowledge of tools, materials, methods and safe working practices of the carpenter trade
Skills & Competencies:
- Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
- Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
- 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)
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Carpenters work inside classrooms, hallways, and offices as well as outside on playgrounds, athletic facilities, and school exteriors
- Work takes place in various buildings, including elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as administrative offices
- Exposure to dust, wood particles, adhesives, paints, and other construction materials
- Use of power tools, saws, drills, and heavy machinery; working on ladders, scaffolding, or lifts; risk of cuts, bruises, or back injuries
- Bending, kneeling, crawling, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
- Ability to lift and /or to move up to 100 pounds and to work at various heights
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
