Facilities Carpenter I
- Summary
The Building Operations Services Section (BOS) of the Facilities Management Division (FMD) is looking for a journey-level Facilities Carpenter I, that cares about providing excellent customer service and enjoys working on a team. Our ideal candidate will have journey-level carpentry experience performing maintenance, repair, and construction work in large facilities. In addition to performing general carpentry duties, roofing, masonry, and lock repair and maintenance experience is highly desirable.
WHO ARE WE?
BOS maintains approximately 3 million square feet in facilities where King County provides regional services, including the King County Courthouse and District Courts, Maleng Regional Justice Center, King County Administration Building, King County Animal Shelter, and several of Public Health facilities. Our facilities range in age from 8 to 100 years, with equipment such as boilers, chillers, DDC controls, ventilation fans, pumps and compressors, and fire/life/safety systems.
JOB DUTIES:- Maintain concrete and masonry structures, including sidewalks.
- Repair all structural components of buildings and other aspects including, guardrails, fences, decks, floors, walls, ceilings, and roofs.
- Maintain and repair roof, wall, ceiling and floor coverings including drywall, roofing, acoustical tiles and siding.
- Install and repair doors, windows and related hardware, including lock mechanisms, closures, keying systems and re-glazing.
- Build, install, repair and maintain finish materials including cabinets, millwork, tile, plastic-laminate, furniture, signs and partitions.
- Operate and maintain a variety of carpentry hand and power tools and equipment.
- Providing excellent customer service to the Division's clients.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Completion of a verifiable apprenticeship program or two (2) years or more of full-time paid experience as a journey-level carpenter.
- Journey-level knowledge of and skills in the carpentry trade.
- Knowledge of basic mathematics formulas and construction terminology.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
- Knowledge of the qualities, grades, uses and adaptability of various woods, wood products & related materials used in all types of carpentry.
- Demonstrated skill in the use and care of the tools and equipment used in the trade.
- Skill in completing time and materials estimates.
- Ability to clearly communicate orally and in writing.
- Roofing
- Masonry
- Locks
- Mechanical Gates and Rollup Doors
- Flooring (carpet tiles and VCT)
- Tile
- Laminate
- This recruitment is open to the general public, however King County Career Service union members interested in a lateral transfer will be considered first. This recruitment is an effort to fill our immediate vacancies as well as create a hire list that will be used for any positions that become vacant within the next 12 months.
- This position is required to be on a paid rotating standby list for non-duty days such as weekends and holidays.
- Locations include King County Courthouse in Downtown Seattle or the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.
- Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Carpenter I position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and are therefore overtime-eligible.
- Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; schedule and work location are to be determined.
- Incumbents in these positions are represented by the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters, 30.
- The selected applicant must also possess a valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner in a variety of County vehicles.
- Final appointment is contingent upon successfully passing a thorough federal and county background investigation and clearing a pre-employment physical examination.
- This position has been designated as essential personnel meaning an employee designated by their department leadership who provides for and maintains the functions of county essential services.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.