Carpenter - Facility Maintenance

Carpenter - Facility Maintenance

Salary

$51.12 Hourly

Location

Airport Way Center - Building B, 2203 Airport Way South - #500, Seattle, WA

Job Type

Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00829

Department

Finance and Administrative Services

Opening Date

06/18/2026

Closing Date

7/14/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

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Yes

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Position Description

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.

ABOUT US

FAS is often the publics 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 Citys 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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 Citys work order management system.
• Employees may also occasionally perform tasks associated with related trades.

Qualifications

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 drivers 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.

Additional Information

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.

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: Beginning July 22, 2026

Written test & Working test: Scheduled 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.

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.

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 Citys website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits

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. If you have questions regarding this bulletin or employment at Finance and Administrative Services, please send an email to John.blackmore@seattle.gov . FAS promotes diversity and inclusion in employment. If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please contact us.

CANDIDATE NOTIFICATION:

Many important notifications including interview or test invitations, result notices, and status updates will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add john.blackmore@seattle.gov to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Candidates can also check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing their profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicants responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.

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 Citys website at:

Benefits - Human Resources | seattle.gov

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Which answer below best describes your experience performing full-time journey level carpentry work? Journey level = completion of a recognized apprenticeship in carpentry or at least 3 years of carpentry trade experience under the direction of a journey level carpenter.

• 5+ years
• At least 3 but less than 5 years
• Less than 3 years

02

Have you completed a carpentry apprenticeship program?

• Yes
• No

03

If you responded "yes" to question #2, please state the name of the program and an overview of what you learned.

04

Please describe your familiarity with the Seattle Building Code (SBC) and/or building codes of other local jurisdictions.

05

Please describe your experience performing carpentry work for the purpose of facility maintenance.

06

Do you have experience installing and maintaining locks, door closers and electronic/manual hardware for doors?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "yes" to question 6, please summarize your experience installing and maintaining locks, doors, closures and electronic/manual door hardware.

08

Can you lift 50 pounds?

• Yes
• No

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Employer City of Seattle

Address Seattle Municipal Tower

700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Website http://www.seattle.gov/jobs