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Agency : Department of Corrections
Closing Date/Time: 11:59 pm, 02/05/2024
Salary: Anticipated salary $38.88 an hour; CBA Applies; Range $38.88 - $41.02 an hour
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Johnson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: PR000
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 34420
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Position Overview
Illinois Department of Corrections is looking to add a journeyman level carpenter to their maintenance team located at Shawnee Correctional Center. This individual should be able to estimate jobs, materials, and time as well as prioritizing these tasks in accordance with the needs of the facility. They will ensure the duties are completed in a safe and organized manner. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
1. Performs general carpentry work in the repair, maintenance, construction, and alteration of floors, walls, roofs, stairs, benches, doors, windows, or other similar structures at Shawnee Correctional Center.
2. Instructs individuals in custody in the carpentry shop.
3. Meets with plasterers, painters, bricklayers, roofers, glass block layers, and plumbers to perform job planning work as it coincides with carpenter work.
4. Maintains tool control.
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
2. Requires completion of an approved apprenticeship program to qualify as a journey level carpenter.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
1. Prefers at least five (5) years of experience performing general carpentry in a workplace.
2. Prefers OSHA 10 training or higher.
3. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience mentoring a group of individuals in carpentry tasks in a workplace environment.
4. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience compiling material lists needed to complete projects.
5. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience reading and deciphering blueprints, sketches, and layouts for projects.
6. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience composing reports as needed.
7. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience performing preventative maintenance in the field of carpentry.
Condition of Employment
1. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
2. Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
3. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, scheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour on call capacity.
4. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agencys success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included.
Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression.
The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.
Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Work Hours: See Below:
6:30 am - 3:00 pm Monday through Friday, Saturday & Sunday off
Work Location: Shawnee Correctional Center, 6665 State Route 146 E Vienna, IL 62995-3122
Agency Contact:
Daphne Pratis
Email: daphne.pratis@illinois.gov
Phone #:618-658-8331
Job Family: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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