Carpenter

ThedaCare; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare is seeking a skilled Carpenter to construct, repair and maintain wooden structures in hospital buildings, using hand and power tools according to written and oral instructions. The position is based at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton, Appleton, Wisconsin, with a 40-hour work week on day shift.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, measuring precisely, installing sheetrock, tile and Formica, and performing related carpentry tasks in a health-care setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Courses in shop, blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, mathematics, carpentry and woodworking preferred.
• At least three years in comparable work is required.
• Ability to use woodworking power tools such as a planer, saws and drills.
• Carpenter’s hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, files, squares and calipers, blueprints, shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Construct, repair and maintain wooden structures in hospital buildings using hand and power tools.
• Calculates quantity of materials needed and selects stock, tools and supplies for repairs.
• Repairs partitions, doors, windows, floors, furniture and building framework.
• Reads blueprints and specifications; measures and marks to guide cutting operations.
• Installs sheetrock, linoleum, vinyl and asphalt tile; cuts and installs Formica as required.
• May replace windows, ceiling tile, concrete forms, mixing and placing concrete and patching surfaces.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Woodworking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Planer

Sander

Saws

Drills

Calipers

Squares

Chisels

Planes

Ladders

Scaffolds

Job description

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness

Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services. We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities.

Summary

The Carpenter is responsible for constructing, repairing and maintaining wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, walls, partitions and other parts of hospital buildings; using hand and power tools according to written and oral instructions.

Job Description

Schedule: Full time, benefits eligible 40 hrs/week; Day shift (7:00am-3:30pm).

Key Accountabilities

• Calculates quantity of materials needed, selects stock, tools and supplies for the repair of hospital buildings.
• Repairs partitions, doors, windows, floors, furniture and building framework consisting of wood or metal, using power tools such as a planer, sander, saws and drills or hand tools such as planes, chisels, hammers, rasps, saws and related equipment.
• Reads blueprints and specifications.
• Measures and marks in prescribed dimensions using rulers, tape measures, calipers, compass and marking pencils to guide cutting operations.
• Installs sheetrock, linoleum, vinyl and asphalt tile.
• Cuts and installs Formica as required.
• May perform related tasks such as replacing windows, ceiling tile, concrete forms, mixing and placing concrete and patching stucco wall surfaces.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Courses in shop, blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, mathematics, carpentry and woodworking preferred.
• At least three years in comparable work is required.
• Obtains the ability to use woodworking power tools such as a planer, saws and drills.
• Carpenter’s hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, files, squares and calipers, blueprints, specifications, shop drawings, ladders, scaffolds and saw horses.
• Numerical ability is needed to perform arithmetic operations in calculating quantities of materials and in measuring and cutting building materials.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance.

Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties.

Work Environment

• Occasional exposure to sharp objects and instruments.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• Frequent high noise level in work environment.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents.
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients.
• Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Scheduled FTE

1

Location

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton, Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt

No

Worker Shift Details

Days

Equal Opportunity Employment

ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.