IVH-Q CARPENTER
Quincy, IL, US, 62301
Job Requisition ID: 56574
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 06/26/2026
Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title: CARPENTER - 06650
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Prevailing Rate $38.12 - $38.58 per hour ($6,632.88 - $6,712.92 monthly)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Adams
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: PR000
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
• Under direct supervision, performs skilled carpentry work in the construction, maintenance or repair of wooden articles, marine properties, buildings or equipment; supervise helpers in performing or assisting with similar tasks.
• Works in a carpenter shop.
• Builds and erects scaffolding and forms.
• Sharpens hand tools and performs maintenance on other used equipment.
• Instructs helpers in basic trade tasks; supervises manual workers.
• Performs incidental pattern making or cabinetwork.
• Practices preventative maintenance.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
- Requires completion of an approved apprenticeship program to qualify as a journey level carpenter.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience working with the tools, materials, methods and standard practices of the trade.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience instructing and directing unskilled, beginner workers in the trade.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience making simple arithmetical computations and bulk estimates for materials needed.
Conditions of Empoyment
- Requires ability to pass a background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
- Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
- Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Overtime is a condition or employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8AM-4:30PM; Mon-Fri
Headquarter Location: 1707 N 12Th St, Quincy, Illinois, 62301
Work County: Adams
Agency Contact: IDVA.HR.APPLICANTS@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Macomb