Lead Locksmith/Carpenter

About the role

To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by performing tasks and duties associated with the maintenance and care of district facilities, equipment, and grounds.

Primary Function: Install, repair locks and building hardware; install, repair and construct equipment associated with a carpentry function.

Responsibilities

• Selecting, installing and servicing all the components of an electrical or mechanical lock.
• Completing work orders as assigned.
• Coordinating and executing small construction projects.
• General Carpentry related tasks.
• Recommending to the Coordinator and/or Assistant Coordinator as to the repair and/or replacement of doors and door hardware equipment.
• Performing masonry patch work as necessary.
• Performing repairs and/or replacement of door and locking hardware throughout all district facilities.
• Installing interior/exterior doors and door frames.
• Determining key access levels for district facilities.
• Overseeing the district wide key security program.
• Working with vendors for the best pricing.
• Assisting with inspections of new installations and/or modifications performed by others.
• Developing materials lists and determining costs; estimating time and materials necessary to complete a job.
• Skilled in troubleshooting, including the ability to determine causes of operating errors or problems and recommending solutions.
• Solving complex problems, including the ability to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and recommend solutions.
• Installing equipment, machines, and related fixtures/wiring/programs to meet specifications.
• Determining the kind of tools, equipment and labor needed to complete a job.
• Working cooperatively with other trades and laborers on repair/replacement projects.
• Arranging items or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Solving problems, including but not limited to the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers and solutions that make sense.
• Comprehending written information and directions in work related documents.
• Communicating effectively in verbal and written formats.
• Performing assigned functions with minimal direction in accordance with established set departmental operations.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma or GED; Two years work experience with commercial carpentry, master keying systems, repair and installation of building locksets, doors, door frames and hardware.
• Preferred qualifications: Vocational training in general carpentry; Carpentry trade school; Accredited locksmith training.

Benefits

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Pay

$25.92 - $36.77 per hour

Schedule

First (day) shift; 8 hours per day, year‑round.