Youth Carpenter Apprentice

Are you currently a high school junior or senior interestedin a career in Carpentry

Consider becoming a Youth Carpenter Apprentice withMilwaukee Fire Departments Construction & Maintenance team!

Selected students will enroll in the State of WisconsinDepartment of Workforce Development Youth Apprenticeship Program (DWD-YAP) throughtheir school-appointed consortium.

Application Period Opens:	Application Period Closes:	*Informational Session and Structured Interview: (*Subject to change)
Thursday August 6 2026	Friday August 21 2026	Thursday August 27 2026

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager and jobsitementors Youth Carpenter Apprentices receive hands-on training while completingconstruction tasks aligned with the Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship competencies.

Apprentices work full-time during the summer and part-timeduring the school year.

• Read blueprints plans and specifications.
• Interpret symbols and procedures.
• Assist with the execution and identification of job preparation needs.
• Assist with the development of a job task plan.
• Select tools and materials.
• Operate hand tools light-duty tools and other equipment safely.
• Assist with the installation of material.
• Demonstrate accuracy using various instruments to measure.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Demonstrate quality craftsmanship.
• Assist with interior and exterior rough framing or forming.
• Assist with interior and exterior framing or forming finishing.

The Youth Carpenter Apprentice must be willing and able todo the following:

• Work during shop hours: Monday Friday 7:30 AM 4 PM.
• Work 15 20 hours per week during the school year and full-time during the summer with a minimum of 450 work hours completed at the end of year 1 and 900 hours completed at the end of year 2.
• Utilize reliable transportation with the ability to report on time at the work location for the assigned work shift.
• Withstand a wide range of weather conditions.
• Be subject to hazards and atmospheric conditions such as noise vibrations moving mechanical parts fumes odors dust mists gases and oil or other fluids.
• Perform medium work; ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally up to 20 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Stand walk climb balance crouch crawl grasp reach push pull and perform repetitive motions.
• See and hear and remain safe within constantly changing environments.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

1. At least 16 years of age at the time of appointment.

2. Enrollment as ahigh school junior or senioratthe time of appointment.

NOTE 1:Candidates must be on track to graduate;verification will be requested from the candidates high school.

NOTE 2:Candidates selected to the Youth Carpenter Apprentice Fire Construction and Maintenance program must participate in the State ofWisconsin Department of Workforce Development Youth Apprenticeship Program (DWDYAP).Formore information see this link: students selected for the Youth CarpenterApprentice (Fire Department) title are required to seek admission to theDWD-YAP through their school-appointed consortium. For the Consortium list seethis link: Valid drivers license or Class D instruction permit at thetime of appointment.

NOTE: A valid drivers license is required within 60 days ofappointment and must be maintained throughout employment. A valid Wisconsindrivers license is required for a full-time regular appointment.

4. Good driving record at the time of appointment or at the timeof obtaining a license and throughout employment.

5. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hoursafety training course completion within 60 days of appointment.

NOTICE:Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process before extending any joboffers.

TECHNICAL

• Ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to identify and safely operate common hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to learn and understand mechanical systems.
• Ability to learn and identify construction and building system components.
• Ability to follow safety and security regulations and practices.
• Ability to effectively use technology and apply it to the workplace.
• Ability to perform quality work effectively and efficiently.

INTERPERSONAL

• Ability to develop positive work relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Verbal skills to convey information to others.
• Written skills to document work-related information.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work effectively in teams with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to demonstrate active listening.

PROFESSIONALISM

• Ability to maintain professionalism.
• Ability to stay organized and complete tasks promptly.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities in an ethical professional manner.
• Ability to show initiative and self-direction to prioritize and carry out responsibilities.
• Ability to demonstrate adaptability to change.
• Honesty integrity and responsible use of organizational resources.

THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job-related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education experienceand/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test; astructured interview; or other assessment methods. The Department of EmployeeRelations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structuredinterviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may includewritten exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined byfurther analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE-The selection process willbe held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt ofapplications may be discontinued at any time after this date without priornotice. However recruitment may continue until the Citys needs have been applicants will be notified of the date time and place of theselection process components. Unless otherwise required by law the City ofMilwaukee will not provide alternative dates or times for the selection applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selectionprocess at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• APPLICATIONS and further information can be accessed by visiting you would like assistance completing an application please contact the Department of Employee Relations at or.
• The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall 200 E. Wells St Room 706 Milwaukee WI 53202.

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