Carpenter/Maintenance Specialist

St Camillus; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional apprenticeship

Employee appreciation events

Daily food access

Job summary

St. Camillus is seeking a skilled Carpenter / Maintenance Specialist to maintain and repair campus facilities for residents. This full-time role requires journey-level experience in carpentry, along with strong mechanical skills and a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

The position offers health benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Join a mission-driven community that values skill, safety, and employee appreciation.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of construction experience required.
• Must have valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform carpentry and maintenance work.
• Install and repair structures, walls, and related hardware.
• Maintain tools and shop areas in good working order.
• Communicate maintenance information effectively.

Skills

Journey-level carpentry

Mechanical ability

Construction methods

Safe work practices

Welding and metal cutting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Carpenter apprenticeship or trade school

Job description

St. Camillus is looking for a skilled Carpenter / Maintenance Specialist to help maintain, repair, and improve our campus for the residents, families, and team members who depend on us every day. If you take pride in craftsmanship, safety, reliability, and meaningful work, this is an opportunity to use your trade skills in a mission-driven environment.

Why Join St. Camillus?

• Do work that matters. Your skills help create a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for seniors and the people who care for them.
• Join a mission-driven community. St. Camillus has proudly served seniors for more than 100 years with a focus on compassion, innovation, and tradition.
• Grow your skills and career. Team members have access to professional apprenticeships, ongoing training, in-service education, and scholarship opportunities.
• Be appreciated as part of the team. St. Camillus recognizes and celebrates employees through appreciation events, recognition programs, and community-building activities.
• Work in a supportive campus environment. Employees may benefit from access to daily food options, employee support resources, pastoral care, and opportunities to serve the broader mission.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and perform journey-level carpentry and maintenance work across buildings and campus spaces.
• Install and repair structures, walls, ceilings, millwork, casework, cabinets, fixtures, furniture, doors, and related hardware.
• Support refurbishing projects, including installing curtains, shelves, grab bars, non-slip surfaces, doors, and hardware.
• Perform interior and exterior building maintenance and repairs while following safety, quality, and preventive maintenance standards.
• Maintain tools, shop areas, work records, materials, inventory, and equipment in good working order.
• Communicate important maintenance information between shifts and assist other Environmental Services departments when needed.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a carpenter apprenticeship or accredited trade school.
• At least five years of construction experience.
• Journey-level experience in rough and finish carpentry.
• Strong mechanical ability and knowledge of construction methods, maintenance principles, and safe work practices.
• Ability to weld and cut metals, use basic computer tools, and work with maintenance equipment and systems.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including climbing ladders, working at heights or in tight spaces, and lifting up to 80 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Previous healthcare, residential, hotel, or large-facility maintenance experience is helpful.

Schedule

Full-time position, 80 hours bi-weekly, primarily 1st shift. Occasional weekends, holidays, varying shifts, and on-call rotation may be required based on department needs.

Benefits and Perks

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Professional apprenticeship and continued education opportunities.
• Minimum annual in-service/training hours and skills-development opportunities.
• Employee appreciation events, recognition programs, and community activities.
• Employee food bank, daily food access, pastoral care support, and volunteer opportunities.