Description
Purpose:
Perform an assortment of carpenter duties with wood, metal, and building materials; construct and/or maintain furniture, fixtures, structural and architectural parts of the hospital.
Responsibilities:
- Perform rough and finished carpentry, i.e., build millwork, construct casework.
- Construct and maintain structural and architectural woodwork, equipment, and fixtures.
- Perform any maintenance work required in which skills can be utilized.
- Adheres to the Basics of Service Excellence in all interactions with clients and the public.
- Perform all work following infection control procedures.
- Responsible for setting-up appropriate level of infection control containment (ICRA) based on risk level and maintaining the integrity of that containment.
- Record personal work orders and submit hours on a daily basis.
- Operate powered woodworking machinery such as lathes, saws, sanders, power actuated tools, etc.
- Maintain clean and safe work areas, equipment rooms, and shop areas.
- Repair furniture, windows, floor or structural and architectural woodwork by measuring, sawing, squaring, fitting, sanding and nailing, or other processes where articles require closely fitted parts.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- Completion of an industry-recognized three-year apprenticeship program in carpentry or, equivalent on-the-job training, plus two additional years experience as a journeyman carpenter.
- Must be skilled with the use of all woodworking tools.
- This training includes such skills as blueprint reading, shop arithmetic, knowledge of the strength of materials and their characteristics.
- Knowledge of building codes is essential.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Driver's License
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
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