Carpenter

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Employees at this level perform skilled work in the trade of carpenters. They work under the direction of a designated supervisor.

1. reads work orders or receives instructions from supervisors to determine work requirements;
2. is familiar and in compliance with prevailing codes and with current procedures and techniques in the carpentry trade;
3. completes rough and finish carpentry work along with remodeling and repair projects;
4. constructs and/or repairs furniture fixtures (whiteboards screens etc.) walls wall coverings (i.e. paneling cork etc.) ceilings flooring partitions and trim work railing and casters;
5. creates work orders and/or determines the materials needed for the job and orders parts and materials;
6. installs and maintains signage shelving cabinets and countertops windows doors and related hardware screens glass panes and window treatments;
7. performs asbestos abatement activities; builds containment areas for ACM removal and abatement;
8. builds concrete forms;
9. builds scaffolding;
10. mills wood trim for casings baseboards picture frames etc.;
11. installs/maintains keys locks and closures;
12. cleans work areas and cleans and maintains equipment;
13. assists in the training and/or supervision of apprentices;
14. performs other related duties as assigned.

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Successful completion of a recognized carpenter apprenticeship program or four (4) years (48 months) of full-time journeyman-level Carpenter experience (the trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by carpenters millworkers floor layers and any other classifications encompassed within the scope of work included in these trade categories).
3. As required by the position to be filled current license/certification consistent with vehicles machinery and equipment that is routinely used in the general occupational area. i

i Dependent upon institutional need incumbents may be required to obtain job-related certification or license such as a valid Illinois Department of Public Health Lead Abatement Worker License. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations may be afforded to applicants/employees.

This posting is for testing purposes only. Salary for this classification is based on the prevailing rate and is currently $42.97 per hour.

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Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on August 5th 2026. Apply for this testing using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through this site will not be considered.

To complete the application process:

Step 1) Submit the Application using the Apply for Position button below.

Step 2) Submit the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability forms.

Step 3) Upload your resume (months and years of employment must be included as well as complete work history and duties) transcripts and/or job related certifications.

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Requisition ID:0683CT25

Job Category: Crafts & Trades

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