Job Description

Working Title: Carpenter

Job Class: Carpenter

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 93107

• Location : Faribault

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/26/2026

• Closing Date : 04/08/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections-Faribault-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - Faribault / FRB Building Maintenance Supv

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 3:45 pm

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $29.93 - $34.52 / hourly; $62,493 - $72,077 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position performs skilled carpentry work within a correctional setting which consists of rough and finish carpentry in the construction, remodeling and repair of buildings, furniture and all other related fixtures at MCF- Faribault. This position will provide supervision to incarcerated persons doing carpentry work necessary to repair and maintain the existing building, modify existing building, or construct new buildings.

Responsibilities include but are not limited:

Perform skilled carpentry work on various construction projects, remodeling and restoration on all building and structures.

Perform skilled carpentry and/or cabinetry on building fixtures, cabinets, and furniture.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Maintenance Supervisor including, but not limited to, reviewing plans, reviewing proposed projects, and making recommendations for inventory of materials/supplies.

Provide work direction and training to assigned incarcerated persons by performing record keeping and time keeping; conducting job interviews and performance evaluations; distributing work orders; and providing quality control assessment and job skills training.

This position has direct contact with incarcerated individuals.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following:

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship in carpentry OR

• Completion of two-year vocational/technical program in carpentry, plus two years of experience as a carpenter OR

• Completion of one year of vocational/technical program in carpentry, plus three years of experience as a carpenter OR

• Three and half (3.5) years of carpentry or related building construction trade demonstrating sufficient carpentry skills

All experience must include rough and finish carpentry to qualify.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• Experience in the installation and repair of commercial doors, door frames, and related hardware.

• Experience in the installation and repair of commercial windows, window frames and related hardware.

• Experience with the installation of flooring.

• Experience with the construction and repair of cabinets, millwork and furniture.

• Experience working in a correctional setting.

Physical Requirements

The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components may consist of a tuberculosis screening, commercial drivers license (CDL) drug test, and/or respirator clearance. The selected finalist may also be required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Tracy Larsen at tracy.c.larsen@state.mn.us

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Apprenticeship, Local area, Remote work, Trial period, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Day shift

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