Carpenter

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered Carpentry apprenticeship training program and journeyman status, OR should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are available:
• Successful completion of a company or industry sponsored apprenticeship training program as a Carpenter, PLUS two (2) years of journey-level experience
• Six (6) years of journey-level experience as a Carpenter

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required
• Some positions require candidates to obtain the basic (yellow) airfield driving endorsement within six (6) months of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust
• Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., construction sites)
• Work performed above or below ground level
• Work performed using scaffolds and ladders

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Heavy lifting (up to 75 pounds) is required
• Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time
• Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs
• Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools
• Ability to access difficult to enter spaces (e.g., roofs, basements, cramped quarters)
• Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment
• Ability to tolerate heights while working

NOTE: You must provide your valid State of Illinois Driver's License and other verifying credentials at time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This is a non-interview, tested title This position requires applicants to complete a job knowledge test and skills practical assessment. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. External applicants who receive a passing score on the test will be hired in lottery/random order. Bid/Internal applicants who receive a passing score will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website

City of Chicago: Classification and Pay Plan

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and the potential for growth and positive change.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Nov 4, 2026, 12:00:00 AM