Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Job Details

Salary: $45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Code: 94020

Position Number:

Union: AFSCME

Collaborate with a small team to maintain and enhance Fish & Boat Commission facilities across the state. As a Carpenter with our construction team, you will safely perform skilled carpentry work following standard trade practices at Fish & Boat owned facilities. This work plays an important role in advancing the Commission's mission to protect, conserve, and improve the Commonwealth's aquatic resources while expanding quality fishing and boating opportunities.

Location: Centre County, PA

Work Schedule: Full-time; 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch. Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) four‑day work week may be considered or required to support operational needs.

Travel: Frequent overnight travel required; travel costs including meals and lodging are paid by the Fish & Boat Commission.

Telework: Not an option.

• Skilled Carpentry: Perform skilled bench work in the carpentry shop operating power saws, planers, jointers, miter boxes, sanders, and other equipment; inspect lumber for grade and quality.
• Construction: Perform all phases of building construction work including concrete work, framing, metal stud installation, drywalling, painting, pouring floors and slabs, setting frame walls, joists, rafters, trusses, finishing exterior and interior walls and ceilings, and other finish work.
• Work Planning: Create and communicate construction drawings and work layouts, including placement of utilities and supporting mechanical, plumbing, and electrical components, and identify potential construction concerns on the work site.
• Project Coordination: Determine time, equipment, labor and material resources, and work methods needed to complete projects; keep basic records.

Minimum experience and training: Five years of experience in the construction, installation, repair, restoration, or maintenance of structures made from wood or wood substitute materials, including at least two years of skilled carpentry work in commercial, industrial, or multi‑unit residential structures, OR an equivalent combination of experience and training including two years of skilled carpentry work in such structures.

Special requirements: Possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Additional requirements: Ability to perform essential job functions.

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711 is provided for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.