General Maintenance/Carpenter (New, CO-CARP (P1))

POSITION:   General Maintenance/Carpenter               

CLASSIFICATION: Service

REPORTS TO:  Operations Director/General Maintenance Supervisor                                                                                                      

SALARY: Per State Salary Schedule Total Compensation Package may be found HERE

Evaluation:    Evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314. 

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICTIONS: 

•  High School Diploma, General Equivalent Development Certificate (GED) per West Virginia Code §18A-2-5
• Personnel must be or have been classified in this category or must pass the state prescribed exam for this position per West Virginia Code §18A-4-8e.
• Criminal background check per WV Code §18-5-15c.
• The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 12, 2026

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which affect employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.         

Staff members serve as role models for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. 

Staff members are expected to refrain from bullying, harassment, intimidation, and discrimination.

Please note: If you have recently retired from any entity covered by the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board, applying for or accepting employment within 60 days of your retirement date could negatively impact your retirement benefits and result in a significant financial or tax liability for which you are responsible. It is your responsibility to check with the WVCPRB to ensure that you are compliant with state code that requires a 60 day bona fide separation from retirement. Braxton County Schools will not be responsible for any taxes, penalties, costs, or other financial liabilities you may incur if you apply for or accept employment contrary to the laws of West Virginia, or the regulations of the Internal Revenue Service, the WVCPRB, or another other applicable state or federal law or regulation. You may reach the WVCPRB by calling 1-800-654-4406.  By applying, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this requirement.

Title:

General Maintenance Worker means a person employed as a helper to skilled maintenance employees, and to perform minor repairs to equipment and buildings of a county school system.

Job Summary:

To perform duties which keep the county buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions of the educational program. The custodian performs assigned custodial duties and repairs and receives supervision from the building administrator.

The job of General Maintenance Worker is to provide maintenance services as needed and/or assigned, assist in a wide variety of maintenance activities, address immediate operational and/or safety concerns, assist skilled tradesmen, and ensure that tools, materials, and vehicles are maintained and in good working order and are available at a job site when needed.

Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include but are not limited to operating equipment used in skilled trades (power and hand tools, etc.), adhering to safety practices, handling hazardous materials, and planning and managing projects. Knowledge is required to perform algebra and/or geometry, read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, present information to others, and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.

Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include but are not limited to standard methods, materials and tools used in assigned skilled trade, and safety practices and procedures.

Ability is required to schedule activities and/or meetings, gather and/or collate data, and use job related equipment.

Flexibility is required to work with others, work with data utilizing defined and similar processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods.

Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individ