General Summary

As a carpenter, you will be responsible for constructing, repairing, and maintaining wooden structures and fixtures in the hospital premises, such as furniture, doors, windows, floors, partitions, etc. using hand and power tools. You will also work with other materials such as metal, concrete, tile, and Formica. You will need to read blueprints, specifications, and shop drawings, measure, and mark dimensions, calculate quantities of materials, and follow safety and quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and lay out of projects
• Work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions
• Install and repair variety of shelving, cabinetry, walls, floors, restroom stalls, vanities, tile, vinyl, equipment supports and related facility hardware
• Use of carpentry, masonry, and roofing methods, techniques, and tools
• Selection of necessary materials and methods for the job
• Maintains the general cleanliness and appearance of assigned spaces
• Assists others as part of the maintenance team as required and performs other duties assigned according to personal qualifications
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a carpenter in a commercial or industrial setting
• Knowledge of carpentry techniques, tools, materials, and codes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and shop drawings
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, contractors, and vendors

Work Environment

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions.
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Must be able to pass a local background check and have the ability to obtain and maintain NAC/LAC clearance after hire.

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.