Temporary Journeyman Carpenter at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details

Proposed Start Date	04/01/2025
Classification Title	Carpenter
Working Title	Temporary Journeyman Carpenter
Department	651375 - CPC Construction Supervision
Position Number	D93950
Representation	UU - Unclassified Unrepresented
Position FTE	1
End date, if applicable	06/30/2025

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept	Facilities & Property Management (FPM) supports student success by maintaining and continually improving PSU’s campus, including 50 acres and 5 million square feet of office, housing, classroom, conferencing, and retail spaces. Facilities and Property Management (FPM) is a part of the Office of Planning, Construction, and Real Estate. FPM coordinates with multiple campus partners to ensure that PSU grounds, buildings, and mechanical systems are well maintained, aesthetically pleasing, clean, functional, and safe for employees, students, and guests. Our team of talented administrative staff, skilled tradespeople and managers are passionate about providing the highest levels of quality craftsmanship, customer services, and teamwork through sustainable practices. We take pride in supporting the mission of the University through serving as stewards of university and state assets : https://www.pdx.edu/facilities/
Position Summary	This temporary 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 temporary position is part of an innovative team-oriented environment located at the downtown Portland campus.
Minimum Qualifications from Classification	-Experience as a skilled carpenter. The experience must include 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 an apprenticeship (four years) under a skilled carpenter which included experience as listed above.
Additional Minimum Qualifications for this Position	2 years experience working at a journeyman level carpenter. Good Communication skills. Successful completion of a background check. Valid Driver’s License. High School Diploma or GED Willing and able to wear a half mask respirator.
Preferred Qualifications	5 years experience working at a journeyman carpenter level, in commercial construction or in a school or 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.
Work Days/Hours	Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined.
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement	Salary range in between $23.45 – $26.97 per hour. This temporary position is not eligible for benefits.

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