CARPENTER

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

The University of Michigan's Michigan Medicine facility seeks a skilled carpenter to cut, shape, and install wood components using hand and power tools. You will assemble and repair fixtures, lay floors, install trim, and read blueprints to determine wood stock.

This role supports hospital facilities and education environments. This union position offers comprehensive benefits, and includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a 2:1 match retirement plan.

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 and power tools.
• Assemble, install, and repair structures and fixtures, including floors, walls, and built-in bookcases.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and job specifications.
• Lay floors and install interior and exterior trim.
• Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Blueprint reading

Physical stamina

Ladder/scaffold work

Education

Graduation from high school

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Saws

Drill press

Routers

Job description

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 30,000employees 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.

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 maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening 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.