Carpenter, Facilities Services - Day Shift

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Carpenter - Facilities Services to perform journeyman-level carpentry work. The role involves constructing, erecting, installing, or repairing structures and fixtures using wood, concrete, plaster, tile, brick, metal and glass.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of carpenter experience; a valid driver's license is required, and vocational certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year carpenter experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Vocational/technical certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman carpentry per drawings and specs.
• Repair and maintain building components.
• Measure, shape, and cut materials to dimensions.
• Sand, paint, and stain desks and wooden items.
• Assemble frameworks using hand tools, screws, nails.
• Replace damaged structural components.
• Construct rough wooden structures like barricades and scaffolds.
• Operate power equipment (saws, jointers, lathes, sanders, planers).
• Maintain safety and environmental compliance; document work.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Communication (verbal/written)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Saws

Jointers

Lathes

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Carpenter - Facilities Services to perform journeyman-level carpentry work. The role involves constructing, erecting, installing, or repairing structures and fixtures using wood, concrete, plaster, tile, brick, metal and glass.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of carpenter experience; a valid driver's license is required, and vocational certification is preferred.