CARPENTER

Job Requisition ID: 50822 

Opening Date: 10/22/2025
Closing Date: 11/04/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: CARPENTER - 06650 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,981.38 - $8,299.80 per month ($45.87 - $47.70 per hour)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Clinton
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: PR000
Merit Comp Code: 

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

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Position Overview

Under direct supervision, receives day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer at the Murray Developmental Center. Performs skilled journey level carpentry work in the construction, maintenance, repair or alteration at the Murray Developmental Center and other facilities within the Central and Southern Regions on an as needed basis. Works in the carpentry shop; performs cabinet work, operations and maintains hand tools and equipment. Determines supplies needed to perform carpentry and/or cabinet work; lifts equipment/materials weighing up to 75 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance in the performance of duties. Adheres to applicable Illinois Department of Public Health, Life Safety Codes and Occupational Safety and Health Administrations. Travels in performance of job duties. 

Essential Functions

• Receives day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer at the Murray Developmental Center. 
• Performs repair work on damaged wheelchairs, including fabricating belts from rolled web material, attaching tips and buckles, inspects wheelchairs and determines problems. 
• Works in carpenter shop. 
• Assists with repairs of cracked sidewalks and mortar joints. 
• Exercises appropriate safety precautions in the use and handling of tools and equipment, paying particular attention to these pro