Parks Carpenter

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Milwaukee County Park's Department

Carpenter

Hourly Range: $39.66

Closing Date - May 22, 2025, or upon receiving 50 applications.

Job Summary: Responsible for designing, building, installing, and repairing structures, fixtures, furniture, and other items using different types of materials including wood and steel to protect and enhance departmental assets.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform carpentry and related activities - Perform inspections of Departmental assets for building code compliance and maintenance needs. Perform routine and emergency repairs of buildings and structures including but not limited to; doors, windows, roofs, walls, floors, ceilings, siding, bridges, fences and wooden/timber structures.
• New Construction - Design and build new construction projects includng but not limited to; show props, furniture, cabinets, signs, bridges, buildings
• Locksmith - Install, remodel, repair and maintain lock mechanisms, door openers, closures and hardware.
• Administrative - Utilize computer-based work order system for job asks, initiate work requests to other trades or divisions, and document work/inspections. Order materials and supplies in county procurement program.
• Special Projects - Participate on special carpenter related projects. Other duties as assigned.
• General small tool maintenance and repair - To keep all power equipment and hand tools, consistent with the trade, in working condition.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current residency in the State of Wisconsin required.
• A valid State of Wisconsin Driver's License at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• High School Diploma/GED

• At least Five (5) year or more of work experience as a Recognized Journeyman Carpenter.
• The ability to lift, carry and push and pull up to 50lbs

Preferred Experience -

• Experience with blueprint design review preferred
• Experience with roofing, shingling, drywall, specialized form construction preferred
• Custom cabinet building preferred

Certifications and Licenses -

• Asbestos Certification preferred

• Completion of Apprenticeship as a Carpenter or recognized Journeyman Certificate during application.

Note: This Original Examination is open to qualified applicants currently residing in the State of Wisconsin. In accordance with Rule III, Section 12 of the Civil Service Rules, a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources to rank applicants on the eligible list for this position.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.