Carpenter
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Carpenter 1
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of General Services
Location
Pennsylvania, 17120
Salary
$53,105 - $60,714
per year
Type
Full-Time
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February 27, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for an experienced carpenter who will handle repairs, renovations, and installations on wooden structures and furniture in state buildings across Pennsylvania.
You'll plan projects using blueprints, lead small teams when needed, and ensure everything is done safely and efficiently.
It's a great fit for skilled tradespeople who enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and contributing to public services without any remote options.
Key Requirements
- Three years of experience in construction, installation, repair, restoration, or maintenance of wood, composite, or wood substitute materials
- Successful completion of a Building Trades Trainee program or equivalent
- Ability to plan and lay out work using drawings, sketches, blueprints, and construction knowledge
- Skills in estimating time and materials, selecting tools and equipment, and performing journeyman-level carpentry tasks
- Experience installing and repairing doors, partitions, and modular furniture
- Awareness of job hazards and commitment to safety measures
- Possession of an active motor vehicle license
- Ability to serve as a lead worker, directing helpers and reviewing work for standards
Full Job Description
Do you want to continue your carpentry career with a team that supports each person's personal and professional growth while delivering exceptional value for all people Pennsylvania!
Join the Department of General Services in this Carpenter 1 position with our Maintenance Services Section.
We are a dedicated team problem solvers who strive to understand our maintenance customers' goals and hold ourselves accountable to contributing to their success. Share your skills with us!
Requirements
In this role, you will perform a full range of journeyman level carpentry duties. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Planning and laying out work in accordance with drawings, sketches, blueprints, and your own knowledge of construction or needed repairs
- Deciding the appropriate course of action required for each assignment, estimating time and material requirements, and selecting the proper tools, equipment, and supplies
- Performing skilled bench work, repairs, remodeling, and renovations.
- Installing and repairing doors, partitions, and modular furniture.
- Always being aware of job hazards and safety measures.
- At times, serving as a lead worker over helpers assisting in various phases of work by directing work as a team leader, providing assistance, and reviewing the work for adherence to standards.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Essential position - required to report to work during emergencies, office closings, and mandatory snow and ice removal.
- 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.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Successful completion of the Building Trades Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Three years of experience in the construction, installation, repair, restoration, or maintenance of structures and articles made from wood, composite, and wood substitute materials; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements
- This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.
Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
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.
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