Temporary Masonry Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $38.88 - $49.29 Hourly
Location : Seattle - Downtown Core, WA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2026SM27626
Department: DES - Executive Services
Division: FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: 7/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: T4L : JCC WSRCC-L206-Carpenters
Full- or Part-Time: Part Time
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 JUSTICEAs 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.
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Job 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.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Completion of a verifiable apprenticeship program or two (2) years or more of full-time paid experience as a journey-level carpenter.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics formulas and construction terminology.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Knowledge of the qualities, grades, uses and adaptability of various woods, wood products & related materials used in all types of carpentry.
• Demonstrated skill in the use and care of the tools and equipment used in the trade.
• Skill in completing time and materials estimates.
• Ability to clearly communicate orally and in writing.

Highly Desirable

• Roofing
• Masonry
• Locks
• Mechanical Gates and Rollup Doors
• Flooring (carpet tiles and VCT)
• Tile
• Laminate - Flooring, wall coverings, and counters
• Cabinet Making/Finish Carpentry

Supplemental Information
POSITION INFORMATION:

• This recruitment is an effort to fill our urgent Short-Term Temporary (STT) positions and may also be used to create an eligibility list that will be used for any STT opportunities within the next 6 months.
• Reporting location will be the downtown Seattle core.
• Standard shift will be Monday - Friday, 6:55 AM - 3:25 PM. The shift is subject to change based on operational needs.
• The Carpenter I position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore overtime eligible.
• Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; schedule and work location are to be determined.
• Incumbents in these positions are represented by the Joint Crafts Council, North Coast States Carpenters Union
• The selected applicant must also possess a valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner in a variety of County vehicles.
• Final appointment is contingent upon reference checks and clearing a pre-employment physical examination.
• This position has been designated as a First Responder, which means that you have a role in emergency response and are responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, environment, and/or the restoration of order.

If you have questions related to this recruitment process, please contact Sarah McCauley at
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To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

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NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.