CARPENTER APPRENTICE

The Carpentry Apprentice will work alongside an experienced carpenter, assisting with all duties while training to gain a better understanding of the trade.

This occupation involves performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks both in and outdoors. Some specified work required includes the use of all wood-working tools in the construction and repair of structures or articles of carpentry such as:

Description:

• Help maintain an orderly and safe site.

• Learn about and work toward the aesthetic, performance, scheduling, and budget goals of a project.

• Act as a reliable, capable, and supportive member of the crew.

• Learn communication skills to coordinate with other workers, such as electricians or construction managers.

• Assist in the hanging of doors, installing door frames, and all related door hardware.

• Assist in the laying of flooring and installing related base; installing trim and finish work, constructing and installing cabinets and shelving.

• Assist carpenters in erecting wood and metal partition framing, including hanging, and finishing drywall and related painting.

• Assist in the installation of windows, frames, glass, glazing, and related hardware.

• Assist in the construction of steps and handicap ramps.

• Assembling of equipment, using simple hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.

• Disassembly of structures or equipment.

• Performing general clean-up work in and outdoors using hand and machine tools.

• Ability to do simple routine maintenance on machines used for woodworking and other mechanical equipment involved in the performance of the position.

• Performing a variety of related miscellaneous tasks.

• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.

• Other duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills/Strengths:

• Interest in hands-on work

• Mechanically inclined

• Must have basic knowledge of hand and power tools

• Ability to learn and apply new skills

• Must have good math skills

• Interest in working outdoors

• Ability to follow directions

• Ability to work at a fast pace / multitask

• Flexible and able to work in a team

• Friendly and dependable

Required Related Instruction:

Carpentry, Construction Design & Management, Power Mechanics, CASE Ag Engineering

Hours:

M-F, 7 AM - 3:30 PM - Flexible, Availability in the morning preferred.

Location:

10435 Downsville Pike

Hagerstown, MD 21740

Rate of Pay:

$15.00

More Information:

Apprentice will be required to wear proper PPE including hard hat, vest, and safety glasses.

Contact:

To inquire about this position or to submit an application, please contact your school counselor.