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Location : Oakland, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-081
Department: Water Operations Dept
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 7/17/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
The Position
An East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Carpenter performs skilled rough and finish carpentry and related work to repair, maintain, remodel, and at times, construct a variety of wooden and concrete structures. This includes both shop and field work.
Duties include:
• Maintenance and repair of all EBMUD facilities such as treatment plants, office buildings, reservoirs, tanks, pumping plants, outlet towers, fences, bridges, pipe and tunnel shoring, stairs, boat docks, floors, roofs, doors and door framing, window and window framing, molding and trim. Installation, fabrication, and repair of a wide variety of wooden, concrete, and metal structures.
• Installing, maintaining and repairing a wide variety of wooden and concrete structures and facilities such as plants and office buildings, reservoirs, tanks, outlet towers, fences, bridges, pipe and tunnel shoring, walkways, boat docks, floors, roofs, doors and door frames, windows and window frames, inside walls, molding and trim.
• Performing custom shop work to fabricate and repair furniture, cabinets, counters, bins and similar articles.
• Laying out and building concrete forms, installing rebar and foundation bolts, and pouring concrete for large or complex structures including underground vaults, pump bases, foundations and retaining walls.
• Reading and interpreting plans and specifications; preparing estimates of labor, materials and supplies; preparing and maintaining records and reports.
• Observing relevant safe work methods and safety precautions, including shoring and scaffolding, fall protection and respirator safety.
• Skillfully and safely using a wide variety of hand and power carpentry tools, welding and cutting equipment, surveying equipment and concrete tools.
• Competent use of PC software and web functions, including, Word, Outlook, smart phone applications and internet searches and purchasing.
The salary range is $9,752 per month increasing to $10,240, $10,752, $11,290 after 12, 24, and 36 months, respectively.
EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
Requirements
1. A high school diploma or its equivalent; AND either
2a. Attainment of journey-level status as a Carpenter in all-around carpentry work through a recognized apprenticeship program OR
2b. Four and a half years of shop and field carpentry work experience.
3. Must possess a California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
4. Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the class, including sufficient physical agility to work in confined spaces and to climb ladders to a height of 40 feet; sufficient strength to lift and carry sacks of cement weighing up to 90 lbs.
5. Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and work overtime as needed.
6. May be required to be clean shaven as required in order to wear respiratory protection equipment.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.
The Selection Process
1. Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.
2. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.
3. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be reviewed, with those candidates meeting the minimum qualifications for the position to be invited to a written test (weighted 30%) scheduled for Friday, August 14th and/or Saturday, August 15th, 2026.
4. Those candidates passing the written test will be invited to a hands-on performance test (weighted 70%) currently scheduled for Tuesday, September 1st or Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, which may include rough and finish carpentry and concrete forming exercises to further evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.
5. Successful candidates will be placed on a hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.
6. The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.
7. All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.
Supplemental Information
As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as "see application" or "see resume" instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered. Please take a few minutes to review your application and work history entries to ensure you have included sufficient detail describing your accomplishments and to answer the supplemental questions below:
Our excellent benefits package includes:

• 12 days paid vacation; 16 holidays; 13 days paid sick leave;
• Family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid);
• Fully paid family dental and vision care plans;life insurance; long-term disability insurance;
• EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);
• $1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;
• $145/mo. public transit subsidy;
• 401(k) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; Roth 401(k);
• $3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement;
• And opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

01
Do you have a high school diploma or its equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02
Have you attained journey-level status as a Carpenter in all-around carpentry work through a recognized apprenticeship program?

• Yes
• No

03
If you answered yes to question #2, please indicate which union and city. If you answered no, please indicate N/A, and proceed to question #4.
04
If you answered no to question #2, please indicate which experience qualifies you for four and a half years of shop and field carpentry work experience. Include the employer's name, dates of employment, and job title. If you answered yes to question #2, please indicate N/A.
05
Please indicate your experience in finish carpentry.

• No Experience
• 1 - 4 years
• 5 - 8 years
• 9 or more years

06
Please indicate your experience in rough framing construction.

• No Experience
• 1 - 4 years
• 5 - 8 years
• 9 or more years

07
Please indicate your experience forming and pouring concrete on construction projects.

• No Experience
• 1 - 4 years
• 5 - 8 years
• 9 or more years

08
Please indicate the number of years of experience you have "running jobs" or as a lead on a job.

• No Experience
• 1 - 4 years
• 5 - 8 years
• 9 or more years

Required Question