Carpenter - Facility Maintenance

The City of Seattle is seeking to hire two journey-level skilled carpenters to perform carpentry work in the construction, maintenance, alteration, and repair of buildings, building equipment, and facilities. In this role you’ll have the opportunity to perform a broad scope of facility maintenance work, including maintenance, repair, alteration and construction. These positions require work under the general direction of the Carpenter Crew Chief and within a team of 30+ members of skilled trades and administrative professionals. Install and maintain doors, electronic and manual locks and other security hardware. Alter, repair, and construct a variety of building structures such as walls, partitions, doorways, window casings, stairways, and roofs. Build, install and repair, cabinets, furniture and other fixtures such as soap-towel-toilet paper dispensers, shelving, bulletin boards, whiteboards. Design, construct, remodel, repair and install cabinets. Install flooring, ceiling and wall covering materials. Estimate and requisition materials for work activities; maintain records of job time and materials used. Operate power equipment such as saws, jointers, lathes, sanders, planers, boring and mortising machines; clean, sharpen, maintain and repair such equipment. Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, plans, specifications, and written instructions to complete work orders timely and within City building codes. Build and install concrete forms; pour and finish concrete. Assist in the design and development of plans for new construction depending on the work assignments. Read, track and input work orders in the City's work order management system. Employees may also occasionally perform tasks associated with related trades. Minimum Qualifications Three years of carpentry trade experience under the direction of a journey level carpenter Completion of an accepted carpentry apprenticeship program. Valid Washington State driver's license or ability to obtain one by the start date. (Or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.) Candidates may be most successful in this role if they have a broad scope of journey-level maintenance carpentry and related trades knowledge and experience including locksmith experience, are able to diagnose issues and solve problems and have strong mechanical skills. This skill level is typically gained through completion of apprenticeship program and at least three years of journey level experience. Preferred qualifications include Ten (10) years of recent experience as a journey level Carpenter in maintenance or commercial construction. We hope that you have finish carpentry and cabinet making skills. You know how to use a smartphone for communication, email, texting, photos, Microsoft Teams, google maps, and for research. You are comfortable using a computer for email and for looking things up. Work Environment/Physical Demands This position requires full-time onsite work. Required to stand, walk or bend for extended periods of time. Required to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds. Work in confined spaces or at heights from ladders, lifts and scaffolds May require handling or working with toxic/hazardous substances. Required to work outdoors in all types of weather. Must comply with PPE standards and all safety guidelines. Must be able to read and interpret blueprints. May be called after-hours for emergency repairs. This position is classified as a Classified Civil Service, regular, full-time. It is Civil Service represented, FLSA non-exempt and is eligible for overtime. The full salary range for this position is $51.12 - $51.12 per hour. Background Check Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Background Check This position requires successfully passing a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check. Carpenters in this role may have access to secure City facilities, restricted operational areas, or information systems connected to public safety functions. CJIS clearance ensures that employees who work in or around these sensitive environments meet federal and local security standards. Candidates must complete fingerprinting and all required CJIS screening before hire. Pre-Employment Physical Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment physical. Driving Record A current, "FULL" driving abstract from the Department of Licensing is required to be submitted upon offer of employment. Candidates with driving history that does not meet our current safety standards will be disqualified from consideration. Current City of Seattle Employees in a driving position may be required to submit an updated abstract. Benefits The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at Who May Apply The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. 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