Journeyman Carpenter

Facilities and Property Management (FPM) comprises approximately 80 full-time and 60 student employees who work together to maintain over 5 million square feet in downtown Portland. FPM is pleased to serve all members of the PSU community and takes pride in providing a superior and vibrant learning environment. All facilities maintenance personnel are considered essential personnel and may be required to respond to campus emergencies, including inclement weather.

About the role

This position performs journey-level commercial carpentry construction, maintenance, and repair on the interior and exterior areas of campus buildings. The position is part of the In-House Construction crew in Facilities and Property Management (FPM). This is a permanent full-time position within an innovative team-oriented environment located in downtown Portland.

Responsibilities

• Journey-level commercial carpentry construction, maintenance, and repair
• Form building, rough framing, inside and outside finishing
• Layout, blueprint reading, and application of safety standards and codes
• Care and use of tools and woodworking machinery

Requirements

• Experience as a skilled carpenter, including form building, rough framing, outside and inside finishing, layout, care and use of tools and woodworking machinery, blueprint reading, and application of safety standards and codes; OR completion of a four-year apprenticeship under a skilled carpenter with the listed experience
• 2 years of experience working as a journeyman-level carpenter
• Good communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED
• Willing and able to wear a half-mask respirator
• Successful completion of a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working at a journeyman carpenter level in commercial construction or in a school/institutional environment
• Experience working both independently and directing non-skilled labor
• Various equipment operation certification or licenses
• HAZMAT training
• Journeyman card

Key Cultural Competencies

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement
• Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct

Environmental Stewardship

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with paid time off, including paid sick time, holidays, and vacation days
• 95% employer-funded premium healthcare
• 100% employer-funded retirement plans
• 70% off tuition for the employee, dependent children, and spouse or domestic partner at any Oregon Public University
• Access to the PSU Rec Center at a reduced rate and free wellness programs

This position is represented by SEIU 89, which includes benefits such as annual eligibility for a salary increase of nearly 5%, access to hardship funds, direct support from Local Stewards, and frequent sponsored activities.

Pay

The starting hourly salary rate for this position is between $25.00 and $30.11 plus a monthly recruitment and retention bonus equal to 10% of the base salary, equating to $27.50 to $33.12 per hour. The starting salary will depend on the candidate’s knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as the hiring department’s budget and HR approval.

Schedule

40 hours per week; schedule to be determined.