Carpenter I

The International Community School of Addis Ababa is inviting all interested applicants to apply for the following vacant position: 

Position: Carpenter I

Reports To: Carpentry Section Coordinator

Required Number: 1

Monthly Salary: ETB 87,975.00

Contract Type: Full Time

Job Summary

The Carpenter I is under the direct supervision of Senior Carpenters and is responsible for the construction, installation, repair, and high-quality finishing of wooden products and architectural fixtures. This includes doors, windows, desks, tables, cupboards, kitchen cabinets, shelves, wooden flooring, bulletin/whiteboards, cubbies, and other wooden items for the school compound and leased residences.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Furniture Construction & Carpentry

• Work with the section coordinator to construct new wooden furniture, such as shelves, kitchen cabinets, cupboards, cubbies, and other teaching-learning furniture.
• Assemble new desks, tables, chairs, playground equipment, and shelves as per the manufacturer's manual.
• Repair doors, windows, furniture, vertical and horizontal blinds, shutters, and other wooden parts of the building.

Surface Preparation & Finishing

• Apply expert finishing techniques—including precise sanding, wood filling, staining, varnishing, lacquering, and painting—to achieve smooth, aesthetically pleasing, and durable surfaces on all new and repaired wooden products.
• Restore, refinish, and repair worn or damaged finishes on existing school furniture, cabinetry, and fixtures to extend their lifespan and maintain a professional appearance.

Installation, Hardware, & General Maintenance

• Install bulletin boards, whiteboards, smartboards, pictures, fire extinguishers, and different types of frames properly.
• Replace broken locks, windows, and door glasses.
• Inspect and execute preventive maintenance of doors, windows, curtains, blinds, whiteboards, etc.
• Replace damaged transparent and iron corrugated sheets, EGA roofing, and roof skirting at the school and residences.
• Repair school compound and residence gutters and make sure there is no leakage.

Workshop Safety, Organization, & Operations

• Clean and arrange work areas, tables, tools, machinery, and appliances before and after work.
• Install safety fences around the work area and ensure it is safe for the community.
• Execute any carpentry works assigned by the section coordinator.