Carpenter 1

Are you looking for a specialized career in the field of carpentry If so consider starting a new chapter in your professional journey with the Department of General Services as a Carpenter 1. We are on the lookout for a hardworking motivated and knowledgeable Carpenter to complete our team. This position gives you the opportunity to utilize your unique skill set to perform a variety of skilled duties relating to the alteration construction maintenance and repair of wooden articles equipment and structures.If you have a strong commitment to delivering outstanding craftmanship apply today to begin your careerwith the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!

This position is considered essential. You will be required to report to work during emergencies and office closings. Snow and ice removal are mandatory duties.

As a Carpenter 1 you will perform afull range of journeyman level carpentry duties including estimating time material requirements and supplies. You will be responsible for planning work in accordance with sketches and blueprints selecting lumber and materials and accurately measuring and cutting material to the proper dimensions. Work also involves performingalterations repairs and maintenance on a variety of structures while utilizingpower saws jointers wood lathes planers routers and other related equipment. In addition to carpentry work this position is also responsible for snow and ice removal efforts as necessary.

Make your career aspirations a reality within the Maintenance Services Section of the Department of General Services.

Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Building Trades Trainee program (commonwealth title); or
• Three years of experience in the construction installation repair restoration or maintenance of structures and articles made from wood composite and wood substitute materials;or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

How to Apply:

• Resumes cover letters and similar documents willnotbe reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.