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Job Overview

The Carpenter / Painter maintains building interior walls, flooring, ceilings, entry doors, fitting room hardware, fixture drawers, and hinges. This role performs journey-level painting, finishing, and maintenance on a variety of interior and exterior surfaces, structures, and fixtures. The Carpenter / Painter works across multiple facilities as needed.

Full-time colleagues are typically scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, while part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12-24 hours per week. Hours are dependent on business needs and colleague availability. Information regarding hours per week needed for benefit eligibility purposes can be found here.

What You Will Do

Carpenter Essential Functions:

• Install, maintain, and repair walls, flooring, ceilings, fixtures, doors, hardware, and laminate.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on building interiors as needed.
• Regularly use power tools and lift heavy or bulky items.
• Utilize the Work Order System to manage repair requests and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Ensure all systems comply with local codes.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Travel intermittently between store locations and out of town as needed.
• Work safely around customers and employees.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Work independently without daily direct supervision.
• Complete tasks efficiently as directed by the People Leader.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Follow established safety guidelines and work standards.
• Assist with all aspects of maintenance and repair within assigned facilities, including on-call availability.

Painter Essential Functions:

• Prepare, prime, sand, seal, patch, and paint interior and exterior surfaces, furniture, and fixtures using various painting materials, including varnish, lacquer, and latex. Adjust colors as needed.
• Apply tape and joint compound to repair sheetrock walls and ceilings.
• Remove graffiti using appropriate products.
• Install and repair wall coverings.
• Operate, clean, and maintain painting equipment, including brushes, rollers, sprayers, and pumps.
• Purchase and inventory equipment and supplies.
• Estimate time and materials required for projects.
• Erect scaffolding and use ladders safely in compliance with safety codes.
• Store and label materials safely.
• Adhere to state and local disposal requirements for hazardous materials.
• Respond to routine and emergency service calls, documenting completed work in the work order system.
• Complete tasks efficiently as directed by the People Leader.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.
• In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Skills You Will Need

Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of carpentry, painting, finishing, and general maintenance.

Tool & Equipment Handling: Proficiency in using power tools and handling materials safely.

Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Ability to assess and troubleshoot maintenance issues efficiently.

Resourcefulness: Capacity to work within the constraints of the facilities budget while meeting store maintenance needs.

Safety & Compliance: Knowledge of local building codes and safety regulations.

Hazardous Material Handling: Ability to safely handle and dispose of hazardous materials.

Project & Time Management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects across different locations.

Task Prioritization: Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and business needs.

Work Order System Utilization: Effective use of work order systems for tracking maintenance and repairs.

Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with store management, employees, and team members.

Reporting & Documentation: Ability to provide clear updates on maintenance tasks, issues, and resolutions.

Who You Are

• Candidates with a High School diploma or equivalent are encouraged to apply.
• 5+ years of direct experience
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on department and company needs
• Must be able to respond to after hours and weekend calls (24/7)
• Able to travel between stores, as needed

Essential Physical Requirements You Will Perform

• This position requires heavy lifting, constant moving, remaining in a stationary position, and reaching with arms and hands
• Involves remaining in a stationary position for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 50lbs. stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.
• May involve reaching above eye level
• Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some additional benefits we offer include:

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice

Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!

This job description is not all-inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive work environment.

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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.