Carpenter - Short-Term Temporary; STT

Building Operations Services Section (BOS) of the Facilities Management Division (FMD) is seeking two Short-Term Temporary (STT) journey-level Facilities Carpenters. The ideal candidates will have journey-level carpentry experience performing maintenance, repair, and construction work in large facilities, with additional desirable experience in roofing, masonry, lock repair, cabinetry, or similar.

Short-Term Temporary (STT) Carpenters will be assigned to assist the BOS carpentry team with temporary work related to return‑to‑office initiatives or other project-based work. The work is temporary and short‑term, not to exceed 6 months or a specified hour limit each year. STT positions are non‑exempt, overtime eligible, and ineligible for county benefits.

Qualified candidates who pass the initial subject‑matter‑expert review will be invited to an in‑person interview and practical skills assessment within 1–2 weeks at the King County Chinook Building, downtown Seattle, WA.

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, and keying systems.
• Build, install, repair and maintain finished materials including cabinets, millwork, tile, plastic‑laminate, furniture, partitions.
• Operate and maintain a variety of carpentry hand and power tools and equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service to the Division's clients and King County customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of a verifiable apprenticeship program or two years or more of full‑time paid experience as a journey‑level carpenter.
• 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 and 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.

Highly Desirable

• Roofing
• Masonry
• Locks
• Mechanical gates and rollup doors
• Flooring (carpet tiles and VCT)
• Tile
• Laminate – Flooring, wall coverings, and counters
• Cabinet making/finish carpentry

Position Information

• This recruitment fills urgent Short‑Term Temporary (STT) positions and may also create an eligibility list for future STT opportunities within the next 6 months.
• Reporting location will be the downtown Seattle core.
• Standard shift:
  Monday – Friday, 6:55 AM – 3:25 PM (subject to change based on operational needs).
• The Carpenter I position is non‑exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and 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 Joint Crafts Council, Northwest Coast States Carpenters Union.
• Selected applicants must possess a valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner.
• Final appointment is contingent upon reference checks and a pre‑employment physical examination.
• This position is designated as a First Responder, responsible for emergency response and protection of life, property, evidence, environment, and/or restoration of order.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, and rates of pay or other forms of compensation.