Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Category:
Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

Department: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - BUILDING MAINTENANCE

Locations:
Macomb, IL

Posted:
Jan 13, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type: FT - Continuous

Position

ID: 196214

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 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)

• 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.

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

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without WIU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Complete an Employment Application online by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page. Upload and submit supplemental application materials, including copies of official academic transcript(s) and a current resume, within the applicant portal.

Note:

In order to upload Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Western Illinois University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Human Resources at  or via email at hr-testing.

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