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The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce dedicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Carpenters in the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) build, repair and maintain exterior and interior building components, including cabinetry, finish work, furniture, flooring, walls, and prefabricated interior systems.

• Install, maintain, and repair the following building components:
  • doors, windows, frames, and related trim, casework, and hardware;
  • all types of floors and ceilings;
  • all types of exterior facades, siding, trim, and sheet metal;
  • structural framing and non-load-bearing partitions and
  • building furnishings, open interiors, workstations, furniture, and related cabinetry.
• Perform related finish work on laminate surfaces, millwork, and cabinetry.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Carpenters must be willing and able to do the following:

• Provide their own hand tools required for the profession.
• Wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Possess a high degree of dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Perform physically demanding work, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds of equipment or materials daily.
• Work at heights of up to 100 feet, in confined spaces, and in variable temperature conditions.
• Erect and work from scaffolding and swing stages.
• Drive departmental vehicles.

The preplacement medical requirements for this title include the following:

• Drug Test
• Physical with 50 lb. lift test
• Audiogram
• Vision test

1. Journey-level Carpenter or four years of equivalent experience, including one year of professional carpentry experience related to the essential functions.
2. Valid driver's license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
3. Good driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

• Significant knowledge of and skill in performing carpentry duties at the journey-level.
• Experience installing formwork for bridge construction and repair.

TECHNICAL

• Knowledge of carpentry installation, maintenance, and repair terminology and practices.
• Knowledge of and adherence to repair shop safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and skill in using the hand tools and equipment used in carpentry.
• Knowledge of flat and structural concrete formwork.
• Knowledge of and ability to do cabinetry work.
• Knowledge of and ability to do finish work.
• Knowledge of installation and maintenance of prefabricated open-plan interior systems.
• Ability to perform precise, high-quality, aesthetically pleasing work.
• Ability to read and interpret building engineering and architectural plans.
• Ability to utilize specific computer programs associated with the position.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL

• Verbal communication skills to converse clearly with managers, contractors, and other staff.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
• Ability to represent the department positively and consistent with its mission and goals.

CRITICAL THINKING AND PROFESSIONALISM

• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve problems by taking complex projects and breaking them down into manageable steps.
• Ability to follow directions presented in both verbal and written forms.
• Ability to learn new techniques and approaches for completing carpentry work.
• Ability to work independently and perform within rigid time frames.
• Situational awareness to mitigate potential safety incidents.
• Honesty, integrity, and responsible stewardship of City resources.

The current salary range (Pay Range 7JN) is $81,700-$107,986 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $84,968-$112,305. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.