CARPENTER

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking a skilled Carpenter to cut, shape, and fit wooden components using hand and power tools. You will assemble, install, and repair structures and fixtures across interiors, following blueprints and sketches. Read diagrams and prepare time/materials records.

The role requires climbing, lifting, and working from ladders and scaffolding; you will need to interpret plans and ensure precise wood stock dimensions for framing and trim work.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school.
• Considerable knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials used in carpentry.
• Reasonable manual strength and dexterity.
• Ability to work from ladders and scaffolding.

Responsibilities

• Cut, shape, and smooth wooden components using hand tools and power tools.
• Assemble, install, and repair structures and fixtures according to blueprints or sketches.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and job specifications.
• Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.

Skills

Carpentry knowledge

Manual dexterity

Ladders & scaffolding

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sander

Jointer

Router

Planer

Saw

Drill press

Drill

Job description

Job Summary

Cut, shape, and smooth wooden components using hand tools and power tools, including sanders, jointer, routers, planers, saws, drill press, and drills. Assemble, install, and repair structures and fixtures, including floors, walls, partitions, molding, window sashes, cement forms, frames, platforms, baseboard, scaffolding, shoring, suspended ceilings, blackboards, bulletin boards, doors, and built-in bookcases, desks, and counters, using nails, screws, bolts, glue, clamps, braces and carpentry tools. Cut, shape and assemble wood sections according to blueprints or sketches. Lay floors, including asphalt tile. Install interior and exterior trim. Install and repair hardware, including hinges, lock units, venetian blinds, latches and door closures. Alter or repair furniture or fixtures, including chairs, desks, cabinets and bookcases. Set up, adjust and clean portable carpentry equipment. Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and job specifications. Determine type and dimensions of wood stock to be used. Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.

Job Summary

Cut, shape, and smooth wooden components using hand tools and power tools, including sanders, jointer, routers, planers, saws, drill press, and drills. Assemble, install, and repair structures and fixtures, including floors, walls, partitions, molding, window sashes, cement forms, frames, platforms, baseboard, scaffolding, shoring, suspended ceilings, blackboards, bulletin boards, doors, and built-in bookcases, desks, and counters, using nails, screws, bolts, glue, clamps, braces and carpentry tools. Cut, shape and assemble wood sections according to blueprints or sketches. Lay floors, including asphalt tile. Install interior and exterior trim. Install and repair hardware, including hinges, lock units, venetian blinds, latches and door closures. Alter or repair furniture or fixtures, including chairs, desks, cabinets and bookcases. Set up, adjust and clean portable carpentry equipment. Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and job specifications. Determine type and dimensions of wood stock to be used. Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.

Required Qualifications*

• Graduation from high school.


• Considerable knowledge of the tools, methods, and materials used in carpentry.


• Reasonable manual strength and dexterity.


• Ability to work from ladders and scaffolding.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day


• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.