Carpenter - Facility Maintenance

The City of Seattle is seeking to hire two journeyman 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.

ABOUT US

The Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) is often the public's first interaction with the City of Seattle, operating as a customer-focused front door that assists with everything from paying utilities or reporting a pothole to requesting public information or even adopting a new pet.

The 500-plus employees of FAS span across 10 divisions and work behind-the-scenes providing critical functions, like managing 120 City facilities- including police and fire stations-overseeing the City's neighborhood customer service centers and Customer Service Bureau and making sure minority-owned businesses can equitably compete for City contracts. No matter the need, FAS is here-at your service.

• 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 and install 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.

• May perform work in other trade skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of carpentry trade experience under the direction of a journey level carpenter

OR

• Completion of an accepted carpentry apprenticeship program; and

• 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.)

You'll feel most prepared for this role you have a broad scope of journeyman 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.

Desired : We hope you have 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 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 $49.34 - $49.34 per hour.

Application Process

You must submit the following item to be considered for this position. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as the positions are open until filled and applications will be reviewed as they are received.

A completed NEOGOV online application with employment history going back at least ten years if you have ten years of employment (or more to include all relevant experience), including answers to the supplemental questions is required. Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for completeness, and responsiveness to application instructions. Candidates may submit a cover letter and/or resume in addition to a complete and detailed application.

The most competitive candidates presenting evidence that they meet or exceed the qualifications noted above may be invited to participate in a testing process. This will be a highly competitive recruitment, so you are encouraged to clearly detail your experience.

Key dates:

Application review: Every 3 weeks beginning September 3rd

Written test & Working test: Scheduled individually after application review

Interviews: To be determined - all interviews will be held onsite

PLEASE NOTE: This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pre-Employment Contingencies:

Safe Driving Record: A current, "FULL" driving abstract from the Department of Licensing is required to be submitted upon offer of employment. Candidates with a 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.

Background Check: Because the duties of this position require unescorted access to Seattle Police Department and Seattle Municipal Court facilities where criminal justice information systems (CJIS) are in use, under federal and state law candidates must be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check prior to hire.

Physical Exam: Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment physical.

Why work at the City of Seattle The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

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: This position is open to all current City employees that meet the minimum qualifications. 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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