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Title: Carpenter: CREATING POOL OF APPLICANTS FOR PERMANENT AND EXTRA HELP

Division Name: Finance and Planning

Department: Building Maintenance

General Summary

To perform professional carpentry work at the journeyman level.

Required Qualifications

1. 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, millworkers, 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.

Desired Qualifications

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.

Work Hours

Will vary based on openings (either extra help or permanent)

Functional Expectations

Must 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.

Proposed Starting Date

Will vary based on openings (either extra help or permanent)

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$38.05/hour

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

PLEASE NOTE:  These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

This 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.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score.

A 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: (309) 438-0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

This position is represented by Carpenters Local 237.

Information Specific 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: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information Specific to Extra Help Only:
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 for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
cshoman@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.