Carpenter

Museum of Science and Industry, ChicagoChicago, IL, US

job_description.job_card.variable_days_ago

serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type

serp_jobs.job_card.full_time

serp_jobs.job_card.temporary

job_description.job_card.job_description

Carpenter

The Carpenter supports museum infrastructure, operations, and exhibits, working in a diverse setting and interfacing with museum stakeholders to successfully complete carpentry projects.

This is a 40-hour / week position with regular hours and occasional overtime. The full-time schedule for this role is first shift, 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm. Please note : this is a temporary position with an end date of January 31st, 2026.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints, drawings, or sketches for information pertaining to the measurements and type of material that is required.
Lay out and install different types of flooring, drywall, ceiling grid, tiles, etc.
Assemble furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated.
Erect scaffolding and other construction structures.
Cut, fabricate and install wooden and other structures according to specifications.
Install mirrors, toilet partitions, toilet accessories, etc.

Language

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.

Mathematical

Ability to calculate basic math and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

Physical

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must be able to lift heavy items (up to 50 pounds).

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.

The employee is occasionally exposed to humid and / or outside weather conditions; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The hourly rate for this position begins at $19.85 / hour. Position created on September 15th, 2025.

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As Griffin MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles. Griffin MSI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

Carpenter • Chicago, IL, US