BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Carpenter

Department of Transportation

Number of Positions: 5

Starting Salary: $50.86

These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with the Carpenters Chicago and NE Illinois District Council United Brotherhood of Carpenters Joiners of America – Local 13 (Bargaining Unit 50)

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under supervision, performs journey-level rough and finished carpentry work in the construction, installation, and repair of wood structures and fixtures, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Reads blueprints, specifications, and work orders to assess work required and determine installation and repair methods to use
• Dismantles and removes damaged wooden structures and fixtures
• Ensures adequate supplies of tools, equipment, and materials needed to complete jobs are at work sites as required
• Uses hand and power tools to measure, cut, and shape wood, drywall, and related materials to specification
• Joins materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives
• Checks accuracy of work with levels, plumb bobs, and framing squares and makes necessary adjustments
• Builds forms for concrete construction projects and constructs and erects scaffolding, platforms, and other support structures
• Frames walls and partitions and installs doors and windows
• Performs finishing work including installing interior and exterior trim
• Repairs and maintains wood and related fixtures (e.g., floors, stairs, ceilings, doors, door frames, locks)
• Operates specialized equipment and tools (e.g., saws, drills, sanders)
• Maintains records of materials used
• Prepares work activity reports
• Repairs and maintains parts on vehicles (e.g., windshields, locks, headliners), as required

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 3124 S. Sacramento

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 6:00am – 2:30pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Education, Training, and Experience

• Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered carpentry apprenticeship training program and journeyman status; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois Driver’s License

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires candidates to pass a written job knowledge exam. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. Applicants who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in seniority or lottery/random order.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Lori Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 05/25/2023