Carpenter I - Short-Term Temporary (STT)

Posting number: 2026SM27626

Department: DES - Executive Services

Division: FMD - Facilities Mgmt

Job classification: Carpenter I (T4L : JCC WSRCC-L206-Carpenters)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building & Safety, Building Maintenance, Facility Management, Trades

Summary

The Building Operations Services Section (BOS) of the Facilities Management Division (FMD) is looking to hire two (2) Short-Term Temporary (STT) journey-level Facilities Carpenters, as well as create a list for future opportunities. We are looking for someone 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 or cabinet-making is highly desirable.

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 performed by an STT employee is temporary and short-term in nature, not to exceed 6 months or a specified hour limit each year.
• STT positions are non-exempt and overtime eligible and are ineligible for county benefits.

Qualified candidates who pass the initial application subject matter expert review will be invited to participate in an in-person interview and practical assessment of their skills. The interviews will be held within 1-2 weeks at the King County Chinook Building in downtown Seattle, WA.

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 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.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

Click here to learn more about King County's commitment to Equity, Racial, & Social Justice.

Examples of duties

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, acousticaltilesand siding.
• Install and repair doors, windows and related hardware, including lock mechanisms, closures, keyingsystemsand re-glazing.
• Build, install,repairandmaintainfinished materials including cabinets, millwork, tile, plastic- laminate, furniture, partitions.
• Operate andmaintaina variety of carpentry hand and power tools and equipment.
• Providing 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 (2) years or more of ful