CARPENTER

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed historic charm with a breathtaking art museum, top-flight cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Could the next City of Milwaukee Carpenter, be YOU?

It’s possible if you have at least one year of professional carpentry experience!

Qualified applicants will be considered for vacancies in both the Department of Public Works- Infrastructure Division and the Milwaukee Police Department-Facilities Maintenance Section.

Carpenters maintain, repair, and install City structures, including flat and structural concrete formwork, exterior and interior building components, cabinetry, finish work, furniture, and prefabricated open plan interior systems, as well as respond to calls for emergency building board-ups.

Depending upon the department and assignment, Carpenters may be required to perform any of the duties listed below as described in the Purpose Statement above.

Interior Carpentry

• Install, maintain, and repair building components on residential (i.e., abandoned and/or City-owned), commercial, and public buildings.
• Install, maintain, and repair structural and non-load bearing framing.
• Install, maintain, and repair all types of floors, ceilings, laminate surfaces, solid surfaces, millwork, cabinetry, and related finish work.
• Install, maintain, and repair building furnishings, open interiors, workstations, furniture, and related cabinetry.
• Perform rough and finished carpentry associated with light construction and remodeling.

Exterior Carpentry

• Install, maintain, and repair shingle roofing, gutters, flashing, and related elements.
• Install, maintain, and repair all types of exterior facades, siding, trim, and sheet metal.
• Install, maintain, and repair doors, windows, frames, and related trim, casework, and hardware.

Specialized Duties

• Configure and work from scaffolding and aerial platforms/lifts at heights up to 100 feet.
• Erect heavy timber supports for bridge construction and repair.
• Construct concrete formwork on bridge decks, piers, stairways, retaining walls, ramps, approach roadways, pavement, sidewalks, and related structures.

Additional Essential Duties

• Direct laborers in conjunction with maintenance repairs to structures.
• Perform emergency board-ups at vacant and fire-damaged buildings.

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.
• Respond to emergency board-ups during non-standard hours or at times work an altered work schedule.
• 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 on a daily basis.
• Work at heights of up to 100 feet, in confined spaces, and in variable temperature conditions.
• Erect and work from scaffolding and swing stages.

1. One year of professional carpentry experience related to the essential functions outlined above.
2. Completion of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliant asbestos awareness training course within six months of appointment.
3. Completion of confined space training within six months of appointment.
4. Valid driver's license at time of appointment and throughout employment.

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

CARPENTRY/TECHNICAL

• Knowledge of carpentry installation, maintenance, and repair terminology and practices.
• Knowledge of safety procedures applicable to setting up and conducting work on a construction site; ability to perform work in a safe manner at all times.
• Knowledge of and skill in using the hand tools and equipment used in carpentry.
• Knowledge of flat and structural concrete formwork.
• Ability to learn and perform bridge carpentry.
• 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 learn new techniques and approaches to completing carpentry work.
• Ability to read and interpret building and bridge engineering and architectural plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of mathematics and the ability to calculate time and material estimates and make accurate measurements.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL

• Interpersonal skills to be able to build effective relationships with managers, other city staff, and contractors.
• Customer service skills and the ability to represent the City of Milwaukee positively and interact with customers in a tactful and professional matter.
• Verbal communication skills to be able to share information clearly with others.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented environment with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
• Ability to follow directions presented in both verbal and written forms.

CRITICAL THINKING AND PROFESSIONALISM

• Ability to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work assignments by required deadlines.
• Ability to problem solve by taking complex projects and breaking them down into manageable steps.
• Honesty, integrity, and responsible stewardship of departmental resources.

The current starting salary range (Pay Range 7KN) is $61,789 annually. and the current incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $63,643 annually. Appointment will be made in accordance with the City’s Salary Ordinance.

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.jobaps.com/MIL.

• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• 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 in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

EEO Code – 703

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