Carpenter 1 - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Carpenter 1 to join their dynamic carpentry team. This full-time position involves maintaining a diverse range of buildings within a sprawling facility. You will be responsible for performing various construction and repair tasks, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and delivering quality workmanship. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for carpentry and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team that values your skills and dedication to maintaining a welcoming environment for all residents and visitors.

Benefits

Free Parking

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

Disability Accommodations

Qualifications

• Completion of Building Trades Trainee program or equivalent required.
• Three years of experience in carpentry or construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled tasks in construction and maintenance of buildings.
• Prepare work areas and install doors, windows, and paint surfaces.

Skills

Carpentry

Construction

Repair and Maintenance

Blueprint Reading

Safety Protocols

Education

Building Trades Trainee Program

Three years of experience in construction

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your carpentry skills to help maintain a campus for residents, staff, and visitors?

Would you enjoy working with a top-notch carpentry shop team? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Clarks Summit State Hospital, is seeking a skilled Carpenter 1. If you are a positive and self-motivated independent thinker who likes to complete a variety of assignments, then this is the job for you! Apply today!

Position Overview

As a Carpenter 1, you will work with a carpentry team maintaining 40 buildings across a 152-acre facility. Your responsibilities include:

1. Performing skilled tasks in construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of buildings.
2. Preparing work areas, repairing and installing doors and windows, and painting interior and exterior surfaces.
3. Selecting proper tools and materials for each task, completing work neatly and professionally.
4. Reading blueprints and drawings, creating preliminary work sketches, and adhering to safety protocols to protect patients, staff, and visitors.

Additional Details

Further information can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule & Additional Information

• Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Weekend work on a rotation, on-call holidays, and emergency call-ins.
• Overtime and travel may be required.
• Free parking provided.
• Telework is not available for this position.
• Salary may be non-negotiable in some cases.
• Further communication will be via email; please check your spam/junk folders.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training

• Completion of the Building Trades Trainee program or equivalent, or
• Three years of experience in construction, repair, or maintenance of structures made from wood or similar materials, or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements

• Meet PA residency requirements. For details, see the Residency information.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• Pass a background check.
• Undergo a medical examination upon conditional offer.
• Submit satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearances, under the Older Adult Protective Services Act.

Application Process

• Provide relevant experience and education details on the application; resumes and cover letters are not reviewed.
• Attach unofficial transcripts if claiming educational requirements.
• Submit your application by the closing date; late submissions are not accepted.
• Failure to follow application instructions may disqualify you.

Additional Information

• Veterans' preference is available; more info at www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx.
• Disability accommodations are available; discuss requests with the interviewer.
• The Commonwealth promotes diversity and equal opportunity employment.
• Application completion serves as your exam; no separate test required.
• Your score depends on the information provided; only one application/test per posting.
• Results will be sent via email.