Carpenter: Creating POOL
Listed on 2026-08-31
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Carpentry, General Labor, Building Maintenance, Construction Labor & Trades
Title: Carpenter: CREATING POOL OF APPLICANTS FOR PERMANENT AND EXTRA HELP
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Building Maintenance
General SummaryTo perform professional carpentry work at the journeyman level.
Required Qualifications1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Successful completion of a recognized carpenter apprenticeship program or four (4) years (48 months) of full-time journeyman-level Carpenter experience (the trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by carpenters, mill workers, floor layers, and any other classifications encompassed within the scope of work included in these trade categories).
3. Valid Class D or above driver’s license.
4. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.
1. Familiar with various types of wood, fastening and anchoring devices.
2. Ability to determine what tool is used for various jobs, as well as properly and safely use them.
3. Must have proficient computer skills.
4. Valid state issued driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Will vary based on openings (either extra help or permanent)
Functional ExpectationsMust be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Ability to climb to heights of 40' or more and/or depths (trenches, hoistways, etc.).
2. Ability to lift 70 lbs.
3. Ability to climb a minimum of 2 flights of stairs and/or 300 feet.
4. Ability to carry 8' of drywall unassisted and 12' of drywall with assistance.
5. Ability to lift weights of 60 lbs. overhead for short periods of time.
6. Ability to kneel, crouch, bend at waist for extended periods of time.
Will vary based on openings (either extra help or permanent)
Salary Rate / Pay Rate$40.75 per hour
Optional Applicant DocumentsCertification of Retirement Annuity
Special Instructions for ApplicantsThis job posting is intended to create a pool of qualified candidates for future permanent AND Extra Help openings. There may not be an actual opening at the time of application.
Important Information for ApplicantsA final candidate (for a permanent position) must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.
In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, may be sent by fax, mailed or delivered to Human Resources by the deadline date indicated on the posting.
Fax: , Attn:
Colette Homan
Address:
Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL
This position is represented by Carpenters Local 237.
Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.
InformationSpecific to Benefit Eligible Employees Only:
University Benefit Highlights:
Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid benefit time
For more University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
Employees are only paid for hours worked.
There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment.
Extra Help employees are paid prevailing rate per the trade. They may work full-time hours throughout their employment as Extra Help, however they are not to exceed 900 hours.
Benefits include time away from work…
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