Carpentry Helper: Hands-on Build & Repair Support

US Lawns; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

21 vacation days

21 sick days

Medical/Dental/Vision

Employee Assistance Program

State retirement system

Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

East Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) - East Hawaii Region is seeking an assistant to support carpentry and related trades in hospital maintenance and repairs. The role involves routine tasks across carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical trades, working under supervision to ensure safety and quality.

You will read blueprints, estimate materials, follow written and oral instructions and perform heavy lifting as part of a 40-hour week including weekends or holidays based on hospital

Qualifications

• Two years of carpentry experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read blueprints and sketches.
• Understanding of safety procedures in carpentry and construction.
• Ability to estimate time and materials for jobs.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist carpenters and skilled tradesmen with routine maintenance and repair tasks in carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical trades.
• Perform tasks as assigned and work safely following instructions.
• Assist with reading blueprints and interpreting sketches.
• Help estimate time and materials and move/lift heavy objects as needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Estimating time/materials

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (desirable)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

East Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) - East Hawaii Region is seeking an assistant to support carpentry and related trades in hospital maintenance and repairs. The role involves routine tasks across carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical trades, working under supervision to ensure safety and quality.

You will read blueprints, estimate materials, follow written and oral instructions and perform heavy lifting as part of a 40-hour week including weekends or holidays based on hospital