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Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking a part-time Carpenter A to perform maintenance duties across carpentry trades, including constructing casework, shelving, modifying existing installations, relocating offices, and installing/removing items.
The role requires a high school diploma, 3 years' carpentry experience, a valid PA driver’s license, and the ability to pass a skills test. Preferred: vocational training; prior experience with tractors or lifts is a plus.
Responsible to perform a wide range of maintenance duties related to the carpentry trade including, constructing casework, shelving, modifying existing, relocating offices, installing and removing numerous and varied items.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Three (3) years of job related experience in the carpentry and construction trades required.
Valid PA Drivers License required.
Must pass a written skills test with a minimum grade of 75% and demonstrate skills by fabricating a piece of casework or furniture using a variety of techniques and hand tools.
Two (2) years Vocational/Technical school training preferred.
Previous experience in operating tractors, high lifts and other types of equipment preferred.
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four‑time Magnet‑designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.