NOTICE OF VACANCY

 

 

 

May 14, 2025

 

 

POSITION:

 

CARPENTER

 

 

LOCATION:

 

School Facilities/Maintenance

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

Lay out assigned carpentry jobs, order required materials, secure any necessary tools, and coordinate with other trades.  Additional responsibilities include, but not limited to, the installation of walls, wood stairways and ramps, ceilings, roofs, carpets and vinyl tile and the performance of routine preventive maintenance repairs.  Must be able to work independently, having little or no supervision, and with other tradesmen.  Will also be required to repair and refurbish furniture.

 

 

REPORTS TO:

 

Director of School Facilities, Supervisor of Maintenance or designee

 

 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

 

1. High school diploma or possession of a general education development (GED) certificate
2. Valid Maryland Class C driver’s license. The chosen candidate will be required to provide Calvert County Public Schools with a current copy of his/her Maryland driving record prior to the start of employment
3. Completion of a four-year apprentice program or equivalent “on the job” training
4. Minimum of five (5) years of carpentry experience in both framing and finishing
5. Experience in sheet metal wall and roof flashings

 

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

(These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.)

At the time of application, the candidate must have:

1. General knowledge of all associated construction trades
2. Must have a working knowledge of all types of roofs (flat, low slope, sloped, standing seam, etc.).
3. Ability to read blueprints and understand specifications
4. Ability to lay out assigned job, order materials, and schedule/coordinate with other trades
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) may find appropriate and acceptable

 

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. Performs skilled carpentry, woodworking, and concrete work
2. Performs work required for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of buildings, equipment, and grounds
3. Performs work demanding a high degree of skill and dexterity
4. Occasionally performs glazing and glass replacement
5. Installs metal studs and performs drywall installations, including some Level 2 finishing
6. Performs repairs to roof systems and associated flashings
7. Reads blueprints and specifications and performs layouts for construction
8. Assists in emergency repairs as they occur, even when beyond normal, scheduled working hours
9. Ensures that all associated construction activities conform to school system guidelines and acceptable practices and building codes
10. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others
11. Comes to work regularly and promptly
12. Works under stress and meets deadlines
13. Drives a CCPS vehicle on a daily basis

 

 

 

OTHER DUTIES:

 

(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

Performs related work as required or assigned by the Director of School Facilities or designee, Supervisor of Maintenance

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 

1. Work requires heavy physical effort at frequent intervals.
2. Requires working at heights of up to fifty (50) feet above the ground.

 

 

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:

 

Subject to call back in emergencies.  Position requires availability for snow removal. 

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

 

Twelve (12) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current salary schedule for support employees (Scale 14: $24.00/hr - $30.64/hr). All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

 

 

FLSA STATUS:

 

Non-exempt

 

EVALUATION:

 

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

 

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION:

 

Immediate Vacancy

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

 

This posting will remain open until filled.

 

All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

 

References must be directly related to education experience and must include immediate supervisor.

 

Prior to the filling of any vacancy, permanent employees who have requested a transfer in a timely manner shall be afforded an opportunity meet with the supervisor of the position for which the vacancy exists.

 

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

 

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention, all applicants are required to report all former employment where direct contact with minors may have occurred. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations where the applicant has volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

 

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

 

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  443-550-8000

 

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at:  https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

 

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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement
Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

 

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.

 

Students, parents and community members may report allegations of harassment to:

 

Ms. Cecelia Lewis

Director of Student Services

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

 

Employees may report allegations of harassment to:

 

Mr. Zachary Seawell

Director of Human Resources

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

 

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

 

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

 

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at:  https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.