Construction Carpenter-Bethel

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

11 paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska is seeking a skilled carpenter to construct, repair, and maintain wooden structures in a rural health care setting. You will work with hand and power tools and may travel to village work sites as needed to support facility operations.

The role requires a high school diploma, five years of carpentry experience, and a valid Alaska driver’s license. Journeyman certification is preferred and the organization offers generous PTO, holidays, health

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years minimum experience in carpentry-related work.
• Must be able to travel to village work sites occasionally.
• Alaska Journeyman Carpenter certification preferred.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License.
• Hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment may be encountered.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, repairs, and maintains wooden structures.
• Assists with general maintenance activities as directed.

Skills

Reading instructions

Writing correspondence

Presenting info

Mathematics basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary

Constructs, repairs, and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, partitions, and other parts of buildings using hand and power tools as assigned. Assists with general maintenance activities as directed.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years minimum experience in carpentry‑related work.
• Must be able to travel to village work sites occasionally.
• Alaska Journeyman Carpenter certification preferred.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License.
• Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment. May be exposed to toxic chemicals. Works in precarious or high locations (ladders, scaffolding, etc.).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Benefits Include

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

Compensation Pay Range Minimum:

18.89

Employment Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Hours Per Week:

40

FLSA Exempt:

No

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Aff…

All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail]