Some of what you'll be doing:**
As a Journey-Level Carpenter, you will perform carpentry responsibilities throughout the Port of Seattle on Port properties. Under the direction of the General Supervisor & Field Supervisor for day-to-day field activities assigned to Port Construction Services (PCS) crews and work teams, you will ensure carpentry work and activities are performed in a safe and efficient manner.
+ You will perform journey level carpentry responsibilities.
+ You will measure, layout, cut, and install various components including lumber, metal, plastics, laminates from information provided by design drawings.
+ You will build and install cabinets, doors, door hardware, building structures, concrete forms, ceiling work, and knowledge of facilities repair procedures.
+ You will troubleshoot, repair, and replace hardware and roof repairs.
+ You will communicate to the PCS Managers, General Supervisor and/or develop potential solutions related to construction conflicts.
+ You will provide information and respond to inquiries from PCS Managers, General Supervisors, field Supervisors, PCS Construction Project Managers (CPMs), field workers, and other stakeholders. regarding assigned projects.
+ You will ensure and enforce compliance with all Port of Seattle rules, policies, construction safety regulations, and PCS work rules.
+ You will complete all required LMS computer training, working from heights, first-aid including in-person training in a timely manner.
+ You will assist in reporting on injuries, incidents and close calls as well as notify your managers.
+ You will assess environmental risks and observe/monitor construction sites and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws pertaining to hazmat.
**Who you are:**
+ **Experienced** You have five (5) years of increasingly responsible journey-level carpentry experience or have completed a Carpentry Apprenticeship.
+ **Educated** You possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. You can read blueprints and/or design drawings.
+ **Desired** We hope you have ten (10) years of recent experience as a journey level Carpenter in commercial, or residential 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.
+ **Drivers License** You will need a valid Washington State Drivers License, required to travel locally to project sites.
+ **Committed to Equity** You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
+ **Creative Problem Solver** You will be able to solve problems, work under deadlines, and complete building projects in a safe manner.
+ **Leadership** You're able to provide sound judgment and help create and lead successful solutions, while managing through conflict, change and a variety of leadership styles and priorities.
+ **Collaborative & Independent** You are able to work as part of a diverse team and partner with staff to achieve results. You are also capable of working independently with little guidance to complete tasks.
+ **Knowledgeable** You are able to perform all journey-level carpenter work activities, work effectively from technical drawings, familiar with all work-related safety codes, regulations, and requirements, have the ability to work at heights, over water, and in confined spaces, and can properly use rigging, personal safety equipment, and industry required tools. You have knowledge of knowledge of construction means, methods and practices of respective trade.
+ **Customer Service Minded** You have strong customer service and time management skills.
+ **Washington State Residency Requirement** Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle.
**What else you need to know:**
+ **Work Schedule** - PCS primarily works a two-shift schedule. Day shift works Monday-Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm (5x8s). Night shift works Monday night-Friday morning, 8:00pm to 6:30am (4x10s). You will be required to work either shift as assigned based on business needs, with options for working holidays, weekends, a third shift, and emergencies.
+ **Work Location & Environment** - You will typically start your shift at the PCS yard. Depending on project needs, you may be required to report directly to the Airport, Waterfront, or other project locations. You will generally work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, and may be exposed to areas of high noise, various hazardous materials, over water, on piers, shorelines, near roadways, around the public, and in remote areas, work at heights and/or in confined spaces. You must be able to safely lift 50 lbs.
+ **Overtime Eligible** You are eligible for overtime pay in this role.
+ **Safety & Security Requirements** You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check and a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. You will also be required to access the Port of Seattle Police Department equipment, office locations, systems and/or vehicles. In compliance with Federal and State laws, you will be required to pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) criminal history background check. Additionally, you must obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within the first three months of employment and a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Customs Seal within 90 days of hire.
+ **Union Representation** This position is represented by the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters union, and pays at 88% of union scale, provides paid holidays, floater days, paid vacation, sick leave, and other Union Benefits **.
+ **Benefits/Pay $56.30 hourly wage.
+ In addition to wages for hours worked, you will receive 10 paid holidays, 3 paid floater days. $117,104.00/yr. This represents 2080 compensated hours (hours are based upon available work offered; not guaranteed).
+ You will accumulate paid vacation days at 6.03 hours per pay period (~19 days/year), available for use after 180 days of employment. $200/yr safety shoe stipend.
+ Shift premiums 10% swing, 15% Grave, OT (1.5), DT (2), Sick leave, jury duty, bereavement, development, paid paternal leave and training opportunities. Opportunity to voluntarily participate in POS 457 investments.
+ Union Benefits, such as Health & welfare, pension, etc. please check with your Union rep for specifics.
**Why you'll love it here:**
**The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Ports mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found** **on the Port of Seattles website.** **If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the ** **Collective Bargaining Agreement** ** or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.**
+ **Healthcare** Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
+ **Paid Vacation** Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
+ **Paid Sick Leave** At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
+ **Holidays** More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
+ **Pension/Retirement Plans** A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
+ **Getting to Work** From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
+ **Parental Leave** Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
+ **Development** From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
+ **Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion** The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees regardless of race, gender, and other identities succeed and reach their fullest potential.
+ **Work-Life Balance** We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
+ **Mission Driven** We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.
**Why the Port of Seattle:**
Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here .
Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity .
**Location:** Seattle Tacoma International Airport - Surrounding Area
**Organization:** Port Construction Services
**Employee Status:** Regular
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Posting Expires:** Jul 7, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
**Minimum Salary:** 56.30
**Req ID:** 003473
The Port of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, knowing decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, regulations and ordinances. To help comply with all state and federal requirements, we appreciate you voluntarily answering the questions below. The information on this form will be kept confidential. Click for definitions and descriptions of the categories referenced below regarding Ethnicity and Race. Click for information and definitions of the categories referenced below regarding Protected Veterans status.
As a Journey-Level Carpenter, you will perform carpentry responsibilities throughout the Port of Seattle on Port properties. Under the direction of the General Supervisor & Field Supervisor for day-to-day field activities assigned to Port Construction Services (PCS) crews and work teams, you will ensure carpentry work and activities are performed in a safe and efficient manner.
+ You will perform journey level carpentry responsibilities.
+ You will measure, layout, cut, and install various components including lumber, metal, plastics, laminates from information provided by design drawings.
+ You will build and install cabinets, doors, door hardware, building structures, concrete forms, ceiling work, and knowledge of facilities repair procedures.
+ You will troubleshoot, repair, and replace hardware and roof repairs.
+ You will communicate to the PCS Managers, General Supervisor and/or develop potential solutions related to construction conflicts.
+ You will provide information and respond to inquiries from PCS Managers, General Supervisors, field Supervisors, PCS Construction Project Managers (CPMs), field workers, and other stakeholders. regarding assigned projects.
+ You will ensure and enforce compliance with all Port of Seattle rules, policies, construction safety regulations, and PCS work rules.
+ You will complete all required LMS computer training, working from heights, first-aid including in-person training in a timely manner.
+ You will assist in reporting on injuries, incidents and close calls as well as notify your managers.
+ You will assess environmental risks and observe/monitor construction sites and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws pertaining to hazmat.
**Who you are:**
+ **Experienced** You have five (5) years of increasingly responsible journey-level carpentry experience or have completed a Carpentry Apprenticeship.
+ **Educated** You possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. You can read blueprints and/or design drawings.
+ **Desired** We hope you have ten (10) years of recent experience as a journey level Carpenter in commercial, or residential 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.
+ **Drivers License** You will need a valid Washington State Drivers License, required to travel locally to project sites.
+ **Committed to Equity** You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
+ **Creative Problem Solver** You will be able to solve problems, work under deadlines, and complete building projects in a safe manner.
+ **Leadership** You're able to provide sound judgment and help create and lead successful solutions, while managing through conflict, change and a variety of leadership styles and priorities.
+ **Collaborative & Independent** You are able to work as part of a diverse team and partner with staff to achieve results. You are also capable of working independently with little guidance to complete tasks.
+ **Knowledgeable** You are able to perform all journey-level carpenter work activities, work effectively from technical drawings, familiar with all work-related safety codes, regulations, and requirements, have the ability to work at heights, over water, and in confined spaces, and can properly use rigging, personal safety equipment, and industry required tools. You have knowledge of knowledge of construction means, methods and practices of respective trade.
+ **Customer Service Minded** You have strong customer service and time management skills.
+ **Washington State Residency Requirement** Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle.
**What else you need to know:**
+ **Work Schedule** - PCS primarily works a two-shift schedule. Day shift works Monday-Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm (5x8s). Night shift works Monday night-Friday morning, 8:00pm to 6:30am (4x10s). You will be required to work either shift as assigned based on business needs, with options for working holidays, weekends, a third shift, and emergencies.
+ **Work Location & Environment** - You will typically start your shift at the PCS yard. Depending on project needs, you may be required to report directly to the Airport, Waterfront, or other project locations. You will generally work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, and may be exposed to areas of high noise, various hazardous materials, over water, on piers, shorelines, near roadways, around the public, and in remote areas, work at heights and/or in confined spaces. You must be able to safely lift 50 lbs.
+ **Overtime Eligible** You are eligible for overtime pay in this role.
+ **Safety & Security Requirements** You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check and a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. You will also be required to access the Port of Seattle Police Department equipment, office locations, systems and/or vehicles. In compliance with Federal and State laws, you will be required to pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) criminal history background check. Additionally, you must obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within the first three months of employment and a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Customs Seal within 90 days of hire.
+ **Union Representation** This position is represented by the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters union, and pays at 88% of union scale, provides paid holidays, floater days, paid vacation, sick leave, and other Union Benefits **.
+ **Benefits/Pay $56.30 hourly wage.
+ In addition to wages for hours worked, you will receive 10 paid holidays, 3 paid floater days. $117,104.00/yr. This represents 2080 compensated hours (hours are based upon available work offered; not guaranteed).
+ You will accumulate paid vacation days at 6.03 hours per pay period (~19 days/year), available for use after 180 days of employment. $200/yr safety shoe stipend.
+ Shift premiums 10% swing, 15% Grave, OT (1.5), DT (2), Sick leave, jury duty, bereavement, development, paid paternal leave and training opportunities. Opportunity to voluntarily participate in POS 457 investments.
+ Union Benefits, such as Health & welfare, pension, etc. please check with your Union rep for specifics.
**Why you'll love it here:**
**The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Ports mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found** **on the Port of Seattles website.** **If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the ** **Collective Bargaining Agreement** ** or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.**
+ **Healthcare** Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
+ **Paid Vacation** Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
+ **Paid Sick Leave** At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
+ **Holidays** More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
+ **Pension/Retirement Plans** A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
+ **Getting to Work** From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
+ **Parental Leave** Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
+ **Development** From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
+ **Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion** The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees regardless of race, gender, and other identities succeed and reach their fullest potential.
+ **Work-Life Balance** We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
+ **Mission Driven** We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.
**Why the Port of Seattle:**
Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here .
Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity .
**Location:** Seattle Tacoma International Airport - Surrounding Area
**Organization:** Port Construction Services
**Employee Status:** Regular
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Posting Expires:** Jul 7, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
**Minimum Salary:** 56.30
**Req ID:** 003473
The Port of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, knowing decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, regulations and ordinances. To help comply with all state and federal requirements, we appreciate you voluntarily answering the questions below. The information on this form will be kept confidential. Click for definitions and descriptions of the categories referenced below regarding Ethnicity and Race. Click for information and definitions of the categories referenced below regarding Protected Veterans status.
Job ID: 482659371
Originally Posted on: 6/25/2025
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