Carpenter 1 (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Salary $40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually Location Snyder County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-50155-94010 Department Department of Human Services Division HS Sel Ctr Opening Date 05/22/2026 Closing Date 6/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 94010 Position Number 00023694 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit J1 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 00213300 Bureau / Division Human Services/Selinsgrove Center Worksite Address 1000 Route 522 City Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania Contact Name Talent Management Division Contact Email ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov THE POSITION As a Carpenter 1 with Selinsgrove Center, you will help create safe and comfortable spaces for the people who live and work here. This role lets you apply your building skills to projects that make a real difference every day. You will be part of a team that improves living areas and helps keep the campus in top shape. Join an agency that values your craftsmanship and commitment. Watch this video to see how you can make a difference at the Selinsgrove Center!DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports construction, renovation, and repair projects across the Selinsgrove Center campus to protect safety and maintain high-quality spaces. The work helps ensure that buildings stay strong, functional, and comfortable for residents and staff. As a Carpenter 1, you will perform the following duties:

Shop Maintenance: Keep the carpenter shop organized and uphold safe housekeeping practices Structural Work: Repair roofs, soffits, spouting, and other building features to maintain safety and stability Construction Tasks: Build forms, frames, partitions, ceilings, and install or repair doors using hand and power tools Personalized Projects: Create shelves, furniture, and other wooden items to support individual living areas Surface Repairs: Fix wood, concrete, and manufactured surfaces and apply paint when needed Collaboration: Work with other trades on tasks such as concrete work, moving equipment, repairing beds, or assisting with welding

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Overtime and travel needed

Free parking! 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY 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:

You must be in possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

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). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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/ag

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