Youth Carpenter Apprentice

MILWAUKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Agency: MILWAUKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Location: for the assigned work shift., WI
Salary: $19K - $19K
Type: Original
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-08-16

Job Description

Introduction

Are you currently a high school junior or senior interested
in a career in Carpentry?
Consider becoming a Youth Carpenter Apprentice with
Milwaukee Fire Department's Construction & Maintenance team!
Selected students will enroll in the State of Wisconsin
Department of Workforce Development Youth Apprenticeship Program (DWD-YAP) through
their 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

Purpose

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager and jobsite
mentors, Youth Carpenter Apprentices receive hands-on training while completing
construction tasks aligned with the Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship competencies.

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

Essential Functions

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.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are
interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the
hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)
of 2008.

Conditions of Employment

The Youth Carpenter Apprentice must be willing and able to
do 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).

Required pre-employment tests include the following:

Physical/ w 50lb Lift
Audiogram
Vision
Non-DOT drug test

Minimum Requirements

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

2. Enrollment as a high school junior or senior at
the time of appointment.

NOTE 1: Candidates must be on track to graduate;
verification will be requested from the candidate's high school.
NOTE 2: Candidates selected to the Youth Carpenter Apprentice
- Fire Construction and Maintenance program must participate in the State of
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Youth Apprenticeship Program (DWD‑YAP). For
more information, see this link: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship/ya/applicants.htm.
IMPORTANT: The students selected for the Youth Carpenter
Apprentice (Fire Department) title are required to seek admission to the
DWD-YAP through their school-appointed consortium. For the Consortium list, see
this link: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship/contacts.htm#youthApprenticeshipConsortiums.

3. Valid driver's license or Class D instruction permit at the
time of appointment.

NOTE: A valid driver's license is required within 60 days of
appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. A valid Wisconsin
driver's license is required for a full-time, regular appointment.

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

5. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour
safety training course completion within 60 days of appointment.
NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts
to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates'
education as part of the background screening process before extending any job
offers.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

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.

Current Salary

The hourly salary (Pay Range 9MN) is $15.92, and the resident incentive hourly salary is $16.55 per hour.

Selection Process

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will
consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience,
and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test; a
structured interview; or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee
Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured
interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include
written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by
further analysis of the job.
INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will
be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of
applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior
notice. However, recruitment may continue until the City's needs have been met.
Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the
selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of
Milwaukee will not provide alternative dates or times for the selection process.
The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection
process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

Additional Information

APPLICATIONS and further information can be accessed by
visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
If you would like assistance completing an application,
please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall, 200 E.
Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Conclusion

EEO - 702
The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is
an equal opportunity employer.

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