Hospital Carpenter - Precision Renovation & Maintenance

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a skilled Ticketed Carpenter to join the Facilities Maintenance & Engineering team at the University of Alberta Hospital. The role covers carpentry, renovation, repair, and maintenance in a busy healthcare environment, focusing on safety and patient care.

You will read drawings, install doors and millwork, supervise contractors, coordinate with facility staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Journeyperson Carpenter Certificate from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
• Alberta Journeyperson Carpentry Certificate required.
• Experience working in a healthcare facility or large institutional facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry, construction, renovation, repair, maintenance, demolition, and building upgrade activities.
• Install, repair, and modify doors, hardware, millwork, cabinetry, walls, baseboards, and other building components.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, work orders, project instructions, and complete project assessments and material take-offs.
• Protect existing finishes, equipment, furnishings, and building systems during construction.
• Coordinate work with facility staff and other trades to minimize disruption to patient care.
• Oversee contractors and FME-led projects as assigned.
• Assist the Architectural Lead Hand with organizing FME projects, distributing workloads, submitting Site-Specific Work Request Permits, and providing guidance to maintenance staff.

Skills

Healthcare facility experience

Safety compliance

Reading drawings/blueprints

Education

Journeyperson Carpenter Certificate

Alberta Journeyman Carpentry Certificate

Job description

Alberta Health Services is seeking a skilled Ticketed Carpenter to join the Facilities Maintenance & Engineering team at the University of Alberta Hospital. The role covers carpentry, renovation, repair, and maintenance in a busy healthcare environment, focusing on safety and patient care.

You will read drawings, install doors and millwork, supervise contractors, coordinate with facility staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.