Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

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.

In this Carpenter 2 position, you will focus on skilled carpentry work needed to complete a variety of construction, installation, repair, restoration, and maintenance projects for Fish & Boat Commission owned buildings across the state. Work contributes to safe, dependable facilities that help the agency carry out its mission.

• Skilled Carpentry: Perform skilled bench work in the carpentry shop operating power saws, planers, jointers, miter boxes, sanders, and various equipment; inspect lumber for grade and quality
• Construction: Perform all phases of building construction work including concrete work; framing; setting metal studs; drywalling; painting; pouring floors and slabs; setting frame walls, joists, rafters, and trusses; finishing exterior and interior walls and ceilings; and other finish work.
• Work Planning: Create and communicate construction drawings and work layout, including the 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

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment
• This position requires frequent overnight travel. Travel costs including meals and lodging expenses are paid by the Fish & Boat Commission.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) four day work week can be considered or necessary to support operational needs.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Five years of experience in the construction, installation, repair, restoration, or maintenance of structures and articles made from wood, composite, and wood substitute materials including two years performing skilled carpentry work in commercial, industrial, or multi‑unit residential structures; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training including two years performing skilled carpentry work in commercial, industrial, or multi‑unit residential structures.

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. section 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. 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.