Carpenter 1

Salary: $54,162.00 - $61,927.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-54482
Department: Department of General Services
Division: GS Mntnc Srvs Sctn
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 94010
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: J1
Pay Group: ST04
Bureau / Division Code: 00153914
Bureau / Division: Maintenance Services Section
Worksite Address: 1802 Herr Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17103
Contact Name: Chelsea Hess
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THE POSITION
Join the Department of General Services as a Carpenter 1 and help keep state facilities safe, functional and welcoming. This role allows you to use hands-on skills to support repairs, improvements and daily maintenance across multiple buildings. You will work both independently and with a team to complete important projects. This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys active, meaningful work. Bring your specialized skill set to our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides skilled carpentry work that supports the construction, repair and maintenance of structures throughout the Capitol and Annex Complex. The role involves planning tasks, using trade tools, coordinating materials, and completing a wide range of building projects. As a Carpenter 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Planning: Plan and lay out work based on drawings, blueprints, sketches and instructions while selecting proper materials
• Construction Work: Perform alterations, repairs and maintenance on buildings, roofs, floors, doors, fixtures and related structures
• Bench Operations: Operate saws, planers, lathes, routers and other woodworking equipment for skilled bench work
• Installation Tasks: Install partitions, modular furniture, trim, flooring, ceiling tile and hardware to ensure accurate alignment
• Equipment Use: Use trade equipment such as forklifts, loaders, trailers, man lifts and dump trucks to complete assigned tasks
• General Maintenance: Remove snow, relocate signage, maintain tools, assist other shops and drive to designated work locations

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 30-minute lunch.
• Essential Position - Required to report to work during emergencies and office closings. - 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.

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 Requirement:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 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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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Building Trades Trainee program?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How many years of full-time experience do you possess in the construction, installation, repair, restoration, or maintenance of structures and articles made from wood, composite, and wood substitute materials?

• 3 years or more
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you successfully completed a three-year high school vo-tec training program in construction, construction technology, or carpentry?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

• Yes
• No

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Have you successfully completed a two-year post-secondary technical training program in construction, construction technology, or carpentry?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

• Yes
• No

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How many semester credits of college coursework have you completed in construction, construction technology, architecture, or structural engineering?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• 90 credits or more
• 60 but less than 90 credits
• 30 but less than 60 credits
• Less than 30 credits
• None

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