DOC Big Muddy River CC Carpenter

State of IllinoisIna, IL
Onsite

About The Position

Illinois Department of Corrections is looking to add a journeyman-level carpenter to their Maintenance team located at Big Muddy River Correctional Center. This individual should be able to estimate jobs, materials, and time as well as prioritizing these tasks in accordance with the needs of the facility. They will ensure the duties are completed in a safe and organized manner. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
  • Requires completion of an approved apprenticeship program to qualify as a journey level carpenter.
  • Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
  • Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
  • This position requires the ability to work at heights, including on ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, or elevated platforms, while adhering to all safety regulations and using appropriate fall protection measures.
  • Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

  • Prefers at least four (4) years of work experience performing repairs and/or maintenance on buildings and equipment.
  • Prefers at least four (4) years of work experience operating carpentry equipment including but not limited to saws, sanders, lathes, and other power tools.
  • Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience constructing scaffolding.
  • Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience maintaining an inventory of tools.
  • Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience coordinating work with other trades workers including but not limited to painters, bricklayers, plumbers, and/or concrete workers.
  • Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience creating cost estimates for carpentry projects.
  • Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience supervising others in the performance of carpentry tasks.
  • Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience instructing others in the performance of carpentry tasks.
  • Prefers completion of current OSHA 10 training or higher.

Responsibilities

  • Repairs and performs maintenance work on buildings and equipment.
  • Performs general carpenter work in the repair, maintenance, construction or alteration of floors, walls, roofs, stairs, benches, doors, windows, or other similar structures.
  • Instructs and supervises in the carpenter shop.
  • Instructs helpers and inmates in general carpentry trade tasks and supervises manual workers.
  • Builds and erects wood scaffolding or forms needed for concrete construction projects and repair of existing structures.
  • Sharpens, maintains, and checks all assigned tools.
  • Perform incidental pattern making or cabinet work.
  • Obtains job costs, estimates and submits them to the institution's Stationary Engineer Chief
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of those duties

Benefits

  • Health, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance
  • 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Pension Plan - Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
  • Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
  • Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
  • Paid state holidays: 13 - 14 days annually
  • 3 paid Personal Business days annually
  • 12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
  • 10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
  • Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
  • Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources
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