Initial Posting Date:

11/04/2026

Application Deadline:

11/15/2026

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$5,233 - $7,571

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Carpenter, Physical Plant (Salem) For ODOC and OCE employees only

Job Description:

Carpenter, Physical Plant- For ODOC and OCE employees only

Oregon State Correctional Institution (Salem)

Oregon Department of Corrections

 

Are you looking to join a team of passionate professionals? Apply today and begin your career as a Carpenter. This exciting employment opportunity is with the Oregon Department of Corrections at the Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) in Salem, Oregon. You must be a current ODOC or OCE employee (contract workers excluded) to apply.

 

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

 

About the Job – Your Role

The Carpenter is responsible for coordinating, instructing, and training skilled, semiskilled, and entry-level AICs in the proper operation, maintenance, and repair of physical plant systems, equipment, and building structures within a correctional institution. The position performs journey-level carpentry and skilled trades work, including the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of buildings, structures, fixtures, and furniture. The Carpenter also provides hands-on instruction, oversees assigned work activities, ensures proper use of tools and equipment, and maintains compliance with established safety procedures, institutional policies, and security requirements.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years 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. Be sure a copy of your Journeyman Carpenters card is attached to your application form.

 

Special Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License.

 

Requested Skills

• General Carpentry Skills: Ability to construct, repair, and maintain floors, roofs, stairs, doors, partitions, and furniture.
• Building Maintenance and Repair: Skilled in performing routine maintenance and repairs to buildings, fixtures, and furniture.
• Blueprint and Project Interpretation:  Ability to understand construction plans, project requirements, and work orders.
• Tool and Equipment Management: Knowledge of proper tool handling, inventory management, and tool safety.
• Work Order Management: Ability to respond to assigned work orders, prioritize tasks, and complete projects efficiently.
• Workplace Safety and Compliance: Knowledge of safety procedures, security guidelines, and maintaining clean and organized work areas.
• Leadership and Team Coordination: Ability to assign tasks, coordinate workflows, and direct work crews.
• Quality Control and Attention to Detail: Ability to inspect completed work, identify maintenance concerns, and ensure quality standards.
• Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting: Ability to identify structural or maintenance issues and determine appropriate repairs.
• Inventory and Material Management: Ability to maintain supplies, track materials, and ensure proper storage and accountability.
• undefined

Required

• You must be a current ODOC or OCE employee (contract workers excluded) to apply. 

Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
• Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
• As part of our selection process, we may require additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, to further evaluate candidates’ qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the required exercise(s) within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification from consideration. All candidates who successfully complete these screening stages and meet the necessary requirements will advance to the next stage in the selection process.Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. 

Working Conditions

This position is located inside the Oregon State Correctional Institution. It may be exposed to potentially hostile or aggressive AIC behavior, creating risks of physical injury, serious harm, or hostage situations, and may be required to provide assistance through recall or reassignment during institutional unrest, emergencies, or other critical incidents. This position works in a variety of environments, ranging from newer to older building structures, including towers, walls, service tunnels, pipe chases, electrical chases, and multi-level Adult in Custody (AIC) housing areas. The position requires frequent walking and climbing stairs, sometimes over long distances, as well as working in confined spaces, areas with poor ventilation or lighting, and environments with extreme temperatures. Work may also involve exposure to inclement weather, uneven terrain, standing water, contaminants, boiler chemicals, hot pipes, and other occupational hazards. Physical demands include frequent lifting and carrying of light, medium, and heavy equipment and materials. The Carpenter may work independently or alongside employees and AICs in small or large groups and must safely operate hand tools, power tools, stationary equipment, painting equipment, ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and power lifts. Depending on the work location, exposure to asbestos and lead-based paint may occur, requiring the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with applicable safety and respiratory protection programs. 

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives. 

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. 

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices. 

Benefits

• The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:
• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement programOregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more 

About the Process – What to Expect

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team! 

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information. 

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights. 

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA. 

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation. 

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. 

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Maria Arellano, [email protected]

Reference Number: Req-209268

• Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application.
• Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.
• ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
• This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.