Woodshop & Maintenance Instructor for Veterans

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Vacation

Sick leave

Personal time

13 paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Center for Veterans Issues, Inc. (CVI) in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a hands-on Maintenance Assistant / Woodshop Instructor to split time between facilities work and teaching Veterans safe woodworking skills.

You’ll repair, maintain, and turn over units while leading engaging classes that build confidence, teamwork, and practical craftsmanship. Commitment to dignity, safety, and veteran-centered approaches is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in maintenance, carpentry, woodworking, or related skilled trades.
• Ability to teach woodworking skills safely and clearly.

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections, and facility projects.
• Assist with apartment turnovers and residential room turnovers.
• Teach woodworking classes and demonstrate safe tool use.
• Identify safety hazards and address maintenance concerns promptly.
• Maintain tools and inventory; participate in emergency coverage as needed.
• Track work orders and ensure tasks are completed on time.

Skills

Safety minded

Teaching

Hand tools use

Woodworking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Stationary equipment

Job description

Center for Veterans Issues, Inc. (CVI) in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a hands-on Maintenance Assistant / Woodshop Instructor to split time between facilities work and teaching Veterans safe woodworking skills.

You’ll repair, maintain, and turn over units while leading engaging classes that build confidence, teamwork, and practical craftsmanship. Commitment to dignity, safety, and veteran-centered approaches is essential.