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Title:Carpenter, Plant Dept Bldg Maintenance & Repair, Perm/Provisional RB# 25-043

ID:9961

Department:Plant Services and School Planning

Division:Civil Service

Type:Support Staff

Description

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ROOM 720 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

July 30, 2025

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #25-043

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply (The City of Buffalo Civil Service does not require residency within the City of Buffalo for Native Americans. The City of Buffalo Civil Service does require tribal enrollment or community recognition as a Native American)

POSITION: Carpenter - Permanent/Provisional SALARY: UNION SCALE - $64.63 per hour LOCATION: Plant Services and School Planning, Service Center, 45 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220 APPLICATION: CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.buffaloschools.org Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An incumbent to a position in this class works as a Carpenter at the skilled craft worker level. The work involves responsibility for efficient and workmanlike performance of a variety of carpentry and miscellaneous building repairs and maintenance tasks requiring a good knowledge of the trade. General instructions are received regarding what tasks to perform permitting considerable leeway for planning the details of each assignment. Immediate supervision may be exercised assigned employees. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

+ Repairs cabinets, desks, chairs, tables and other office furniture;

+ Repairs doors, window frames, floors, stair rails, machinery guards;

+ Constructs and installs cabinets, bookcases, shelves, closets, platforms, posts, bulletin boards, benches, chutes and swings;

+ Plans, designs, constructs and orders materials for new construction such as storage sheds, divider walls, garage and main door;

+ Replaces window glass and cords;

+ Makes and repairs screens;

+ Sands and refinishes floors, desks, woodwork, chairs and tables;

+ Builds forms for concrete work;

+ Operates woodworking machinery such as lather, planer, drum and belt, sander, borer, rip, cross cut, bond, jig saw and morticus;

+ Repairs and installs locks, lock cylinders and related door hardware;

+ Requisitions the necessary materials and supplies as needed;

+ Drives to and from work sites and vendor locations;

+ Performs related work as required.

In addition, employees working for the Board of Education will be required to perform the following:

+ Receives, reviews, assigns, monitors and processes work orders as required

+ Verifies and processes employee daily records including time cards, travel logs, accident/compensation reports, personnel evaluation reports and other records and reports as required

+ Consults with custodial engineers, administrators or vendors on required maintenance or repair activities needed in buildings or on equipment

+ Consults with architects, inspections and engineering staff in the preparation of construction documents

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

+ Thorough knowledge of the materials, practices, tools, terminology and accident precautions of the trade

+ Ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches

+ Ability to follow oral and written instructions

+ Ability to operate woodworking equipment

+ Ability to rig and work from scaffolds

+ Ability to layout work for self and others

+ Ability to get along well with others

+ Good motor, hand and eye coordination; Manual Dexterity

+ Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: (A) Successful Completion of an Apprenticeship Program for Carpenter (4 years) and ONE YEAR of full-time experience as a Carpenter at the skilled craft worker (journeyman) level Certificate of Completion must be presented at the time of filing the application. OR (B) FIVE YEARS of full-time verifiable experience as a CARPENTER, ONE YEAR of which must have been at the skilled craft worker (Journeyman) level. Candidates who qualify under this provision must present at the time of application an affidavit(s) from an employer(s) verifying the above work experience, including one year at the skilled craft worker level. This affidavit must include dates of employment and duties performed. All candidates must present at time of filing application either the Certificate of Completion of an Apprenticeship Program OR the required affidavit(s) from an employer(s). *SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Possession of a current NYS Drivers License, which must be presented at the time of appointment. *SKILLED CRAFT WORKER LEVEL Is defined as work being performed independently; assisting or helping a Carpenter is not considered to be skilled craft worker level. NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full time experience requirements. FINAL FILING DATE: August 8, 2025 APPROVED: Tami Hollie-McGee Chief of Human Resources The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to [email protected] or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579