Carpenter
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Job Location:
Clinton, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 7981 - 8299
Posted on:
03-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:50822
Opening Date: 10/22/2025
Closing Date: 11/04/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:CARPENTER - 06650
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7981.38 - $8299.80 per month ($45.87 - $47.70 per hour)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Clinton
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:PR000
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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Position Overview
Under direct supervision receives day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer at the Murray Developmental Center. Performs skilled journey level carpentry work in the construction maintenance repair or alteration at the Murray Developmental Center and other facilities within the Central and Southern Regions on an as needed basis. Works in the carpentry shop; performs cabinet work operations and maintains hand tools and equipment. Determines supplies needed to perform carpentry and/or cabinet work; lifts equipment/materials weighing up to 75 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance in the performance of duties. Adheres to applicable Illinois Department of Public Health Life Safety Codes and Occupational Safety and Health Administrations. Travels in performance of job duties.
Essential Functions
- Receives day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer at the Murray Developmental Center.
- Performs repair work on damaged wheelchairs including fabricating belts from rolled web material attaching tips and buckles inspects wheelchairs and determines problems.
- Works in carpenter shop.
- Assists with repairs of cracked sidewalks and mortar joints.
- Exercises appropriate safety precautions in the use and handling of tools and equipment paying particular attention to these procedures when working in residential and training areas.
- Determines supplies needed to perform carpentry or cabinet work.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
- Requires completion of approved apprenticeship program to qualify as a journey level carpenter.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a valid Illinois drivers license.
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
- Requires the ability to climb ladders stairs and roofs and access all locations at the facility.
- Requires the ability to lift 75 pounds independently.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
* All conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday; 30-minute unpaid lunch
Physical Plant/Trades
Work Location:1535 W McCord St Centralia Illinois 62801
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Murray Developmental Center
Trades
Posting Group:Building Fleet & Institutional Support; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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