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Qualified Craft Worker (Carpentry) (37.5 Hour)


Job Location:

Danbury, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 62524 - 80619
Posted: 24 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction


WCSU is seeking a full-time Qualified Craft Worker (Carpentry) to join our Environmental & Facilities Maintenance Trades Department in Danbury Connecticut.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
  • Full-time 37.5 hours per week
  • First Shift
  • Work Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm
  • This position reports directly to the Building Maintenance Supervisor
  • A medical exam drug screen and criminal background check will be required prior to offer of employment.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Environmental & Facilities Maintenance Trades Department is responsible for providing trades services for both campuses of the University and for the full range of skilled trades functions (plumbing carpentry electrical and/or painting) including the operation of equipment to fulfill job function.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Qualified Craft Worker - Carpentry role at Western Connecticut State University includes a wide range of tasks to ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of the campus facilities. The candidate selected for this position will be tasked with a variety of skilled trades duties across both campuses. This positions role is integral to the universitys commitment to providing a safe and functional academic environment. Candidates must be prepared to work in various conditions.

Selection Plan

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the carpentry trade area.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard carpentry trade practices and codes;
  • Performs alterations repairs and maintenance of structures and facilities;
  • Performs skilled bench work operating with such equipment as power saws jointers wood lathes planers boring sanding and mortising machines;
  • Builds and repairs cabinets;
  • Cleans sharpens and repairs hand and bench tools;
  • Lays resilient flooring and Formica;
  • Makes estimates of time personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks;
  • Keeps necessary records;
  • In smaller trade areas may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area;
  • May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required;
  • May cut glass and glaze windows;
  • May fabricate signs;
  • May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts;
  • May operate heavy equipment;
  • May respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports;
  • Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools materials methods and standard carpentry trade practices;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • prepare estimates and keep shop records;
    • utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in thecarpentry trade.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled carpentry trades.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
  • Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.
  • Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Trainee in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
  • Experience performing technical duties within the carpentry trade area on a military base aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate in their application:
  • Experience performing advanced level tasks in accordance with standard carpentry trade practices and codes;
  • Experience performing alterations repairs and maintenance of structure and facilities;
  • Experience performing advanced level bench work operating with such equipment as power saw wood lathes planers boring sanding and mortising machines;
  • Experience building and repairing cabinets;
  • Experience cleaning sharpening and repairing hand and bench tools;
  • Experience laying resilient flooring and Formica;
  • Experience estimating time and personnel as well as determining and obtaining required materials on assigned tasks;
  • Experience maintaining shop records;
  • Experience working independently;
  • Experience performing duties related to similar trade;
  • Experience cutting glass and glazing windows;
  • Experience fabricating signs;
  • Experience acting as a liaison with operating units and outside contacts;
  • Experience operating heavy equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses permits and/or certifications.
  • At the University of Connecticut: Incumbents in this class must have graduated from a vocational or technical school with a diploma and/or official transcript designating completion of course work in carpentry or have equivalent postsecondary formal education from an accredited association or institution.
CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS
At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength stamina physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class.
  • A physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles; and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment extreme weather conditions and/or environmental conditions.
  • The appointing authority may require completion of hazardous materials training such as asbestos PCB PFAS consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class.
Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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