CARPENTER

Posting Identification Number 42812

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Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Carpenter to receive day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer at the Fox Development Center. Performs skilled journey-level carpentry work in the construction, maintenance, repair or alteration at the Fox Developmental Center on an as needed basis. Works in the carpentry shop to perform repair and upholstery work, cabinet work, operations and maintains hand tools and power equipment. Determines supplies needed to perform carpentry and/or cabinet/upholstery work; lifts equipment/materials weighing up to 75 pounds independently and 100 pounds with assistance in the performance of duties. Adheres to applicable Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards. Travels in performance of job duties.

Essential Functions

• Receives day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Chief Stationary Engineer at the Fox Development 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 carpentry 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 procedures when working in residential and training areas.
• Determines supplies needed to perform carpentry and/or cabinet/upholstery work.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
• Requires completion of an approval apprenticeship program to qualify as a journey level carpenter.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to lift 75 pounds independently (up to 100 pounds with assistance).
• Requires the ability to climb ladders, stairs and roofs and access all locations at the facility.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. 
• Requires an appropriate, valid driver's license and the ability to travel.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

* All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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