Carpenter (FT), CF3N30182FOM

College of DuPage; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

College of DuPage, located near Chicago, seeks a full-time Carpenter to perform skilled carpentry and building maintenance, including reading blueprints, installing doors and windows, drywall, and flooring, and supporting renovations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years of carpentry experience, and a valid Illinois driver’s license. The role may require lifting 50+ pounds and working at heights; background check and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of carpentry or building maintenance experience required.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English required.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license required.
• Snow removal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Provides material lists for projects and tasks.
• Coordinates daily work with end users, subcontractors, and facilities staff.
• Installs, removes, and repairs windows, doors, drywall, flooring, and fixtures.
• Performs masonry and concrete repairs to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Maintains and installs furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Works with painters and applies paints and coatings as needed.
• May install or repair plumbing fixtures and related lines.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College-related courses or apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Carpentry hand tools

Shop machinery

Job description

Carpenter (FT), CF3N30182FOM

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in all aspects of carpentry and building maintenance through demolishing, constructing, installing, troubleshooting, and performing preventative maintenance to all carpentry related building exteriors, interiors, structures, facades, finishes and fixtures.

• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Provides material lists for projects and tasks.
• Coordinates daily work with end users, subcontractors, and other facilities staff.
• Installs, removes, secures, and repairs windows, glass and all types of window coverings.
• Responsible for all carpentry related tasks during in house remodeling projects.
• Installs and maintains various types of doors, door frames, locks, and door hardware.
• Installs, patches, and finishes drywall and other wall and ceiling systems.
• Installs and repairs commercial flooring systems.
• Participates in snow removal operations.
• Builds and installs structures, cabinetry, tables, workstations, countertops, bookcases and signage.
• Maintains, Installs, assembles, moves office and classroom, furniture, fixtures and equipment.
• Performs masonry and concrete repairs to both interior and exterior surfaces.
• Skilled in use of carpentry hand tools and shop machinery.
• Occasionally works with painters and applies paints, stains, coatings including graphics coverings to all types of surfaces.
• May cross train coworkers on various types of equipment, projects and tasks related to field.
• May install, repair, and remove, plumbing fixtures including associated drain and supply lines.
• Occasionally assists Grounds section staff.
• Works with, and occasionally under the direction of college locksmith during locksmith related projects and tasks.
• Required to report to work during emergency conditions and may be assigned to report to college personnel at a different time, location, and to perform duties as necessary.
• Must be able to install a complexity of items of considerable weight loads on various surfaces; work at significant heights.
• Daily creation and completion of work orders.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Completed College related courses or apprentice preferred.

• Experience
  • One to two years of experience or a combination of equivalent education and related experience in carpentry or Building Maintenance required.
  • Minimally proficient in spoken and written English required.
  • Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in position duties.
  • Valid Illinois Driver's License required.
  • Snow removal experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to bend, reach, and work on hands and knees if necessary. Position requires extensive walking and the ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights with high personnel lifts and ladders.
• Usually good conditions, but could be exposed harsh weather and long hours during emergencies and snow removal operations.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Required uniforms supplied. Uniform appearance must be clean and unaltered. Must wear solid soled shoes.
• This position requires a background check, physical and drug screen.

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Hiring Range

Starting salary beginning at $26.88, based on education and experience.

If you require assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please notify Human Resources by [e-mail]

Competitive startingpay isdependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.