Carpenter 1 - Warren State Hospital

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Carpenter 1, where your skills in carpentry will play a vital role in maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff. This full-time position involves a variety of tasks, including carpentry, masonry, and repairs, ensuring that all aspects of the facility are well-maintained. With a focus on teamwork and independence, you will have the opportunity to lead semi-skilled workers and contribute significantly to the facility's operations. If you are a motivated individual looking to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free parking

Overtime as needed

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled carpentry work including repairs and installations.
• Read and interpret blueprints for construction tasks.

Skills

Carpentry

Masonry

Plastering

Painting

Roofing

Flooring

Concrete Work

Blueprint Reading

Education

Building Trades Trainee Program

Three years of experience in construction

Job description

Utilize your skills in carpentry at Warren State Hospital! We are seeking a skilled Carpenter 1 to join our Facility Services, Carpenter Shop Team. This position requires a skilled, self-motivated, and independent thinker to complete assignments to help us ensure a safe and secure environment for patients and staff. If you have been looking for an opportunity to use your specialized skill set, apply today!

As a Carpenter 1, you will perform skilled work in the carpentry and structural trades. This will include carpentry, masonry, plastering, painting, roofing, flooring, and concrete work. You will repair and install doors, locks, and windows. You will repair and replace a broad range of building items, equipment, furniture, and other hardware. You may be required to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, diagrams, or manufacturers’ recommendations to lay out and complete job assignments. You can expect to lay out and construct or repair walls, ceilings, and floors. Additionally, you may serve as a lead worker for semi-skilled or laborer workers.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime will be as needed and subject to emergency call-in.
• Travel as needed
• Free parking!
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Building Trades Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us [e-mail].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.