Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

About Western Illinois University:

Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 6,300 students at its traditional, residential campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A(n) Carpenter typically
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reads work orders or receives instructions from supervisors to determine work requirements;

is familiar and in compliance with prevailing codes and with current procedures and techniques in the carpentry trade;

completes rough and finish carpentry work along with remodeling and repair projects;

constructs and/or repairs furniture, fixtures (whiteboards, screens, etc.), walls, wall coverings (i.e. paneling, cork, etc.), ceilings, flooring, partitions, and trim work, railing, and casters;

creates work orders and/or determines the materials needed for the job and orders parts and materials;

installs and maintains signage, shelving, cabinets and countertops, windows, doors and related hardware, screens, glass panes, and window treatments;

performs asbestos abatement activities; builds containment areas for ACM removal and abatement;

builds concrete forms;

builds scaffolding;

mills wood trim for casings, baseboards, picture frames, etc.;

installs/maintains keys, locks, and closures;

cleans work areas and cleans and maintains equipment;

assists in the training and/or supervision of apprentices;

performs other related duties as assigned.

WORK LOCATION:

Macomb Campus

APPOINTMENT: (Creating a pool of applicants for permanent and extra help positions.)

HOURLY WAGE: $38.06 (Prevailing Wage)

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include:
Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.

For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at HR-Benefits or by calling .

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

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, mill workers, floor layers, and any other classifications encompassed within the scope of work included in these trade categories).

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). The degree must be conferred at the time of application.

Additional Information:

About WIU

Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL:
Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in between).

Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities:
Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of…