Carpenter/Painter

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA, is hiring for a full-time carpenter/maintenance role. The position involves performing carpentry tasks such as constructing, altering and repairing various structures and refinishing woodwork.

Responsibilities also include painting surfaces with proper prep and coatings, under general supervision. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (preferred), at least one year of carpentry and painting experience, and a valid Iowa driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations.
• Possession of a valid Iowa driver’s license.
• At least one year carpentry and painting experience.
• Any equivalent background.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Carpentry: construct, alter and repair rafters, walls, doors, paneling, windows, furniture, trim and framing; refinishes doors and woodwork.
• Painting: apply paint with proper surface prep and leveling.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Painting experience

Arithmetic

Driver's license

HS diploma or GED

Mandatory Reporter training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Prepares, levels and paints surfaces. Performs various carpentry duties.

Corporate Philosophy Statement

It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy.

Essential Functions

• Is able to work in the following fields under general supervision.
• Carpentry – constructs, alters and repairs rafters, walls, doors, paneling, windows, furniture, trim and framing. Refinishes doors, woodwork and furniture with appropriate stain and varnish.
• Painting – applies paint by way of accepted coating methods, including preparation and leveling of surfaces.

Marginal Functions

• Moving and storage of furniture – transports furniture and equipment from one location to another without damaging.
• May perform snow removal.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations.
• Possession of a valid Iowa driver’s license.
• At least one year carpentry and painting experience.
• Any equivalent background.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.

Working Conditions

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to extreme cold: temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour such as when doing snow removal.
• The worker is subject to extreme heat: temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour such as when working on external surfaces.
• The worker is subject to noise from power tools, fans, compressors and other loud equipment.
• The worker is subject to vibration from using power tools, working around large equipment and other equipment.
• The worker is subject to hazards such as working with electrical currents, working around moving mechanical parts, climbing on scaffolding, riding on tractors, using chemicals for snow removal, etc.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions such as chemicals used in cleaning, wood dust and fumes from glues, etc.

Visual Acuity Requirements

Work involves taking measurements, assembling parts at distances close to the eyes and inspecting work.

Physical Activity Requirements

• Constant: Reaching, grasping, repetitive motions, standing, pushing/pulling.
• Frequent: Kneeling, walking, lifting, climbing.
• Occasional: Feeling, talking, hearing.

Physical Demand Requirements

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Intellectual/Emotional Requirements

Maintain a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with employees, residents and visitors, and adapt to responsibility, control, planning, decision-making, and performance of a variety of duties without loss of efficiency or composure.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. EOE including disability/veteran.