Carpenter-UPMC Presbyterian

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a skilled carpenter to perform rough and finished carpentry in hospital environments, including millwork and casework. You will construct and maintain wood structures, adhere to infection control and safety standards, and record work orders daily.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a carpentry apprenticeship or journeyman training, plus related experience. A valid driver’s license and Act 34 clearance are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; completion of a three-year industry apprenticeship in carpentry or equivalent on-the-job training plus two years as a journeyman carpenter.
• Knowledge of building codes is essential.
• Driver's License and Act 34 clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform rough and finished carpentry, including millwork and casework.
• Construct and maintain structural and architectural woodwork, equipment and fixtures.
• Perform maintenance work utilizing carpentry skills.
• Adhere to Basics of Service Excellence in all interactions.
• Follow infection control procedures and maintain containment levels (ICRA) as needed.
• Record personal work orders and submit hours daily.
• Operate powered woodworking machinery (lathes, saws, sanders, etc.).
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and shop spaces.
• Repair furniture, windows, and woodwork by measuring, fitting, and nailing.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Shop arithmetic

Woodworking tools

Infection control

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Carpentry apprenticeship or journeyman training

Tools

Lathes

Saws

Sanders

Power actuated tools

Job description

Purpose:

Perform an assortment of carpenter duties with wood, metal and building materials; construct and/or maintain furniture, fixtures, structural and architectural parts of the hospital.

Purpose:

Perform an assortment of carpenter duties with wood, metal and building materials; construct and/or maintain furniture, fixtures, structural and architectural parts of the hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Perform rough and finished carpentry, i.e., build millwork, construct casework.
• Construct and maintain structural and architectural woodwork, equipment and fixtures.
• Perform any maintenance work required in which skills can be utilized.
• Adheres to the Basics of Service Excellence in all interactions with clients and the public.
• Perform all work following infection control procedures.
• Responsible for setting-up appropriate level of infection control containment (ICRA) based on risk level and maintaining the integrity of that containment.
• Record personal work orders and submit hours on a daily basis.
• Operate powered woodworking machinery such as lathes, saws, sanders, power actuated tools, etc.
• Maintain clean and safe work area, equipment rooms and shop areas.
• Repair furniture, windows, floor or structural and architectural woodwork by measuring, sawing, squaring, fitting, sanding and nailing, or other processes where articles require closely fitted parts.

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Completion of an industry recognized three-year apprenticeship program in carpentry or, equivalent on-the-job training, plus two additional years experience as a journeyman carpenter. Must be skilled with the use of all woodworking tools. This training includes such skills as blueprint reading, shop arithmetic, knowledge of strength of materials and their characteristics. Knowledge of building codes is essential.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Driver's License
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran