Carpenter, Physical Plant (Salem) For ODOC and OCE employees only

Oregon Department of Corrections; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation time

11 paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Corrections invites applicants for a Carpenter, Physical Plant position at the Oregon State Correctional Institution in Salem. You must be an ODOC/OCE employee to apply and will perform journey-level carpentry, building maintenance, and safety-focused tasks within a secure facility.

Role emphasizes instruction, safety compliance, and collaboration with other trades and AIC housing areas.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years experience as a skilled carpenter.
• Completion of an apprenticeship (four years) under a skilled carpenter including experience listed above.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• The Carpenter coordinates, instructs, and trains skilled, semiskilled, and entry-level AICs in operation, maintenance, and repair of physical plant systems, equipment, and building structures within a correctional institution.

Skills

General carpentry

Building maintenance

Blueprint interpretation

Tool handling

Work order management

Safety compliance

Leadership & coordination

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Inventory management

Education

Four-year apprenticeship

Journeyman Carpenter card

Job description

Position Title

Carpenter, Physical Plant (Salem) For ODOC and OCE employees only

Initial Posting Date

11/04/2026

Application Deadline

11/15/2026

Agency

Department of Corrections

Salary Range

$5,233 - $7,571

Position Type

Employee

Carpenter, Physical Plant- For ODOC and OCE employees only

Oregon State Correctional Institution (Salem)

Oregon Department of Corrections

Are you looking to join a team of passionate professionals? Apply today and begin your career as a Carpenter. This exciting employment opportunity is with the Oregon Department of Corrections at the Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) in Salem, Oregon. You must be a current ODOC or OCE employee (contract workers excluded) to apply.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

About The Job – Your Role

The Carpenter is responsible for coordinating, instructing, and training skilled, semiskilled, and entry-level AICs in the proper operation, maintenance, and repair of physical plant systems, equipment, and building structures within a correctional institution. The position performs journey-level carpentry and skilled trades work, including the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of buildings, structures, fixtures, and furniture. The Carpenter also provides hands-on instruction, oversees assigned work activities, ensures proper use of tools and equipment, and maintains compliance with established safety procedures, institutional policies, and security requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years experience as a skilled carpenter. The experience must include form building; rough framing; outside and inside finishing; layout; care and use of tools and woodworking machinery; blueprint reading; and application of safety standards and codes; OR
• Completion of an apprenticeship (four years) under a skilled carpenter which included experience as listed above. Be sure a copy of your Journeyman Carpenters card is attached to your application form.

Special Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License.

Requested Skills

• General Carpentry Skills: Ability to construct, repair, and maintain floors, roofs, stairs, doors, partitions, and furniture.
• Building Maintenance and Repair: Skilled in performing routine maintenance and repairs to buildings, fixtures, and furniture.
• Blueprint and Project Interpretation: Ability to understand construction plans, project requirements, and work orders.
• Tool and Equipment Management: Knowledge of proper tool handling, inventory management, and tool safety.
• Work Order Management: Ability to respond to assigned work orders, prioritize tasks, and complete projects efficiently.
• Workplace Safety and Compliance: Knowledge of safety procedures, security guidelines, and maintaining clean and organized work areas.
• Leadership and Team Coordination: Ability to assign tasks, coordinate workflows, and direct work crews.
• Quality Control and Attention to Detail: Ability to inspect completed work, identify maintenance concerns, and ensure quality standards.
• Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting: Ability to identify structural or maintenance issues and determine appropriate repairs.
• Inventory and Material Management: Ability to maintain supplies, track materials, and ensure proper storage and accountability.

Required

• You must be a current ODOC or OCE employee (contract workers excluded) to apply.

Working Conditions

This position is located inside the Oregon State Correctional Institution. It may be exposed to potentially hostile or aggressive AIC behavior, creating risks of physical injury, serious harm, or hostage situations, and may be required to provide assistance through recall or reassignment during institutional unrest, emergencies, or other critical incidents. This position works in a variety of environments, ranging from newer to older building structures, including towers, walls, service tunnels, pipe chases, electrical chases, and multi-level Adult in Custody (AIC) housing areas. The position requires frequent walking and climbing stairs, sometimes over long distances, as well as working in confined spaces, areas with poor ventilation or lighting, and environments with extreme temperatures. Work may also involve exposure to inclement weather, uneven terrain, standing water, contaminants, boiler chemicals, hot pipes, and other occupational hazards. Physical demands include frequent lifting and carrying of light, medium, and heavy equipment and materials. The Carpenter may work independently or alongside employees and AICs in small or large groups and must safely operate hand tools, power tools, stationary equipment, painting equipment, ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and power lifts. Depending on the work location, exposure to asbestos and lead-based paint may occur, requiring the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with applicable safety and respiratory protection programs.

About The Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

• The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:
• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement programOregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

Requirements For Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.