Carpentry and General Repairs Department Head - Maintenance & Operations

Modesto City Schools
Modesto, CA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

The Carpentry and General Repairs Department Head - Maintenance & Operations will oversee the carpentry and general repairs department, ensuring the maintenance and upkeep of school facilities. The role requires a strong background in carpentry and repair, with a focus on safety and efficiency. The department head will be responsible for managing a team of carpenters and ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard. The role also involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining a safe working environment.

What You Will Do

The department head will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the carpentry and general repairs department, including managing a team of carpenters, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining a safe working environment. The role also involves ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard and that the department is running efficiently.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in carpentry and repair, with a focus on safety and efficiency. The role requires a high level of physical ability, strength, mobility, and stamina to lift, carry, push, or pull objects that may frequently exceed 75 pounds. The candidate should also be able to provide a DMV printout within five work days of offer of employment and evidence ability to perform physical requirements of the position.

Requirements

  • Four (4) years experience as a carpenter or forty-eight (48) months experience as a carpenter acquired through an accredited apprenticeship program, skill training program, or general carpentry experience
  • Graduation from high school or General Education Development (GED) Certificate or California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) Certificate
  • Valid California Driver’s License - Class C
  • Valid Powder-Actuated Tool License
  • Department of Transportation Powered Industrial Truck Operator’s Permit to be obtained within the first sixty (60) days of employment
  • Sufficient physical ability, strength, mobility and stamina to lift, carry, push or pull objects which may frequently exceed 75 pounds

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
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