Journeyman Carpenter — Build & Maintain Facility Spaces

DENVER ZOO; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Denver Zoo is hiring a Journeyman Carpenter to perform journeyman-level carpentry and general maintenance, supporting animal care infrastructure and guest facilities. The role requires reading blueprints, estimating materials, and coordinating with outside contractors.

The position emphasizes safety, guest service, and collaboration with trades and facility teams. Offers comprehensive benefits and a stable, full-time environment at the Denver campus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of general non-licensed carpentry/maintenance experience.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience with locksmithing, commercial build/remodeling, stage design and/or custom fabrication desired.
• Ability to read and work from manuals, blueprints, written and verbal instructions.
• Experience with a computer-based work order system is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and customer service skills.
• High mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned carpentry maintenance and fabrication request to a journeyman-level standard.
• Estimate materials needed for various projects and have such materials on hand. Also, cost out projects from start to finish.
• Constructs and repairs tables, benches, cabinets, counters, and furnishings. May also build structures such as small building or sheds.
• Repair or replace windows, doors, locks and repair or replace ceilings, walls or floors coverings as needed.
• Inspect facilities to determine required maintenance/repairs and place work request on identified deficiencies.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Consistently provide exceptional customer service.
• Assist other trades personnel in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facility infrastructure.
• Assists in coordinating maintenance efforts with outside contractors and technicians with regard to contracted service agreements.
• Utilize Facility Dude program for work order processing, communication and maintenance of records and reports.
• Provide input to supervisors and managers responsible for planning and controlling annual budgets in addition to providing estimates on materials, labor, and equipment costs.
• Orders parts and supplies as required and maintains stock and inventory control.
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment common to various skilled trades.
• By position, may be required to be on-call to address emergent needs.
• Set priorities in alignment with Inspire Awe: Safety first, Care, Connect.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Denver Zoo’s Sustainability Policies by adhering to all environmental, safety, & health regulations, procedures, and goals.
• Act in accordance with Denver Zoo’s Core Values of: Welcoming, United, Curious, Courageous and Transformative in all interactions with staff, guests, volunteers, and vendors.

Skills

Carpentry

Maintenance

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Denver Zoo is hiring a Journeyman Carpenter to perform journeyman-level carpentry and general maintenance, supporting animal care infrastructure and guest facilities. The role requires reading blueprints, estimating materials, and coordinating with outside contractors.

The position emphasizes safety, guest service, and collaboration with trades and facility teams. Offers comprehensive benefits and a stable, full-time environment at the Denver campus.