Job Description

Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $18.76 - $31.10 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Chelsea Rodemack | crodemack@utah.gov
Application Deadline – 7/15/2026

Key Responsibilities

Are you looking for full-time year-round employment and want to enjoy 12 paid holidays each year? If so, the Utah Department of Corrections is looking for a Journey Maintenance/Carpenter, to perform the following responsibilities:

• Make repairs to or complete jobs in the following trades.
  • Woodworking/Cabinetry
  • Drywall repair
  • Painting
  • Flooring - Commercial carpet squares and tiles
  • Roof repair
  • Windows
  • Overhead doors
  • Operates, maintains, calibrates, and adjusts specialized equipment.
  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems, makes adjustments, repairs, and/or performs preventative maintenance on vehicles, equipment, machinery, etc.
  • Maintains accurate records and logs.
• Carpentry duties could also include helping with grounds work including mowing and snow removal.
• May be subject to 24/7 emergency call out

This position is NOT public safety certified and does not require peace officer status or certification.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• maintain and/or repair tools and equipment
• principles and practices of facilities operations, maintenance, and management
• speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
• arrange, coordinate, or schedule time and details agency objectives, organization, structure and mission
• run, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment
• find, gather and collect information or data
• operate applicable specialized equipment
• establish, organize and/or maintain files

Supplemental Information

• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a).
• All applications must be submitted online. Resumes emailed/faxed will not be accepted as an application.
• Only those who meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.
• NOTE: Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employee.
• Current UDC employees hourly rate will be subjected to the Career Ladder.

About the Role

Location –
1480 N 8000 W
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required.
Drug Test Required – Yes
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
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EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.