Carpenter

Geisinger; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital is seeking a Carpenter to provide skilled general carpentry, cabinet-making, painting, and wall finishing services. The role supports alterations and new construction at the hospital facilities, with a rotating shift to meet staffing needs.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of related experience and a High School Diploma or GED (Associate's degree preferred). A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's Degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs general carpentry and cabinet-making in support of alterations and new construction.
• Installs drywall, floor and ceiling systems.
• Applies paints, stains, and varnishes to various surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
• Pastes, applies, trims, and smooths wall coverings and materials.
• Maintains all tools and equipment in safe and operable condition.
• Reports problems to supervisor and maintains daily records of time and materials.

Skills

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Provides skilled general carpentry, cabinet-making, painting, and wall covering services.

Provides skilled general carpentry, cabinet-making, painting, and wall covering services.

Job Duties

• Performs general carpentry and cabinet-making in support of alterations and new construction.
• Measures and prepares working drawings and estimates amounts of materials when necessary.
• Installs dry wall, floor and ceiling systems.
• Performs general roof work and masonry tasks when necessary.
• Prepares all surfaces with joint compound, caulking, and sanding.
• Removes hardware and other items.
• Places masking tape and drop cloths to protect surfaces.
• Sets up scaffolding and ladders for safe usage.
• Applies paints, stains, and varnishes to various surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
• Pastes, applies, trims, and smooths wall coverings and materials.
• Returns finished area to working order.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and systems as required.
• Maintains all tools and equipment in safe and operable condition.
• Reports problems to supervisor.
• Assists in maintenance (i.e. modify, move, hang) of signage and directional systems.
• Maintains accurate daily records of time and materials.
• Works under the direction of the Project Coordinator as assigned.
• Serves as technical resource and team leader to assure a quality product when necessary.

Work is typically performed in an office or on construction sites. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Bring your craftsmanship to a place where every project makes a difference!

As a Carpenter, you’ll use your skills in carpentry, cabinet-making, painting, and wall finishing to keep our facilities safe, functional, and looking their best at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital.

This role requires flexibility in scheduling and operates on a rotating shift basis. Scheduled hours may change to meet staffing levels and the evolving operational needs of the facility.

From building custom solutions to restoring essential spaces, your work will directly support patient care and the teams who deliver it.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Associate's Degree- (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.