Journeyman Carpenter — Citywide Projects

City of Chicago Department of Law; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago is seeking a qualified Carpenter to perform journey-level rough and finished carpentry within city facilities. Under supervision, you will read blueprints, install wood structures, frames, doors, and fixtures, and repair woodwork across departments.

You must complete a DOL-registered carpentry apprenticeship or equivalent, hold a valid Illinois driver license, and pass required testing. This career service position offers state benefits and opportunities within multiple city

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints, specifications, and work orders to assess work required and determine installation and repair methods to use.
• Dismantles and removes damaged wooden structures and fixtures.
• Maintains records of materials used and prepares work activity reports.
• Operates hand and power tools to measure, cut, and shape wood and related materials to specification.

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints and orders to plan the required carpentry work.
• Dismantles damaged wood structures and fixtures.
• Operates tools and equipment safely to complete tasks per specs.
• Frames walls, doors, windows, and partitions; installs trim and finishing surfaces.
• Maintains work site organization and records materials used.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tool operation

Carpentry trade knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

Carpentry apprenticeship program (US DOL registered)

Journeyman status

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The City of Chicago is seeking a qualified Carpenter to perform journey-level rough and finished carpentry within city facilities. Under supervision, you will read blueprints, install wood structures, frames, doors, and fixtures, and repair woodwork across departments.

You must complete a DOL-registered carpentry apprenticeship or equivalent, hold a valid Illinois driver license, and pass required testing. This career service position offers state benefits and opportunities within multiple city