Carpenter

Job Summary

The Carpenter constructs, repairs, and installs building frameworks and structures such as walls, floors, doors, windows, and fixtures using wood, drywall, metal, and other materials. This role follows blueprints, building codes, and safety regulations to maintain the integrity and safety of facility structures. The Carpenter works independently or as part of a team to support facility maintenance and improvement projects.

Essential Functions

• Constructs, installs, repairs, and maintains walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows, furniture, and cabinetry throughout the facility.

• Interprets blueprints, drawings, and work orders to plan carpentry tasks and determine material and labor requirements.

• Frames walls, installs drywall, repairs plaster and drywall damage, and finishes surfaces in preparation for painting or other treatments.

• Performs minor masonry, roofing, or flooring work as needed to complete carpentry-related projects.

• Conducts inspections to identify maintenance or repair needs and recommends solutions.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable building codes, safety regulations, and infection prevention protocols.

• Collaborates with other trades and departments to complete renovation, remodeling, and maintenance projects.

• Maintains an organized, safe, and clean work environment, properly securing tools, materials, and workspaces.

• Assists in emergency facility repairs, including disaster recovery and on-call support as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical training in carpentry or related construction trades required

• 1-3 years of carpentry experience required

• Healthcare or hospital construction or maintenance experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in carpentry techniques, construction methods, and finishing work.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical documents.

• Strong knowledge of building codes, OSHA standards, and safety practices.

• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment.

• Ability to perform accurate measurements, calculations, and material estimates.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with staff and vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.