Maintenance Carpenter

FLSA Status:

• Non-Exempt

Department:

• Facilities

Reports to:

• Director of Facilities

Primary Functions:

The Maintenance Carpenter will perform skilled and semi-skilled carpentry work as part of constructing, maintaining, repairing, or modifying buildings and facilities throughout the company’s campuses

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs and completes a variety of carpentry tasks with quality workmanship to construct, maintain, repair, or modify buildings or facilities; tasks may include measuring and marking materials; repairing or installing walls, cabinets, sidings, doors, partitions, roofs, & floors.
• Reads blueprints, sketches, and schematics to determine the necessary materials, equipment, tools, and methods.
• Recommends additional departmental or contract staff when needed to complete projects and meet deadlines.
• Safely and efficiently operates a variety of power and hand tools to complete jobs accurately and to specifications; such tools may include ladders, hammers, saws, drills, planers
• Protects furnishings, equipment, and other property during carpentry repairs by properly covering or removing items.
• Restores worksites to original condition by removing debris, and equipment used during the project and returning property, furnishings and equipment to proper location.
• Develops and maintains records regarding time spent and materials used for specific jobs.
• Provides status reports including the status of work projects, materials used, and hours spent performing labor to supervisor or other appropriate project lead.
• Performs spot checks on equipment to ensure proper working condition; services tools and equipment as needed and returns damaged items for repair or replacement.
• Ensures compliance with federal regulations, policies, and laws regarding construction, repairs, and proper environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal, or use of chemical substances.
• Follows standard safety precautions; adheres to operator’s instructions when using power tools; wears recommended protective equipment such as goggles, hearing protectors, and/or work gloves.
• Performs moving and setting up of office furniture.
• Manages active key log for all employee’s including making new keys from blanks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of carpentry tools, techniques, and terminology.
• Good understanding of basic mathematics.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
• Ability to work well with others.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of carpentry experience; OR
• Completion of vocational or apprenticeship program in carpentry/building trades; OR
• Four years of experience in carpentry under the supervision of a skilled carpenter; OR
• A satisfactory combination of experience required.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Must have a full range of physical motion as required to properly operate manual and electric power tools.
• Must have balance necessary to traverse and work on scaffolding, ladders and roofs.
• Will work in a variety of environments and weather with exposure to dust, fumes, and chemicals in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Must be able to regularly lift and carry 50 pounds and 100 pounds occasionally.