Facilities Maintenance Technician: Carpenter, Painter & Sign Maker

Veterans Health Administration; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Maintenance Mechanic in Portland, OR, combining carpentry, painting and sign-making duties to provide flexible work assignments within the Facilities Management Service at the VA Medical Center. The role includes constructing and repairing wood structures, interpreting blueprints, installing windows, trim and ceilings, and performing plaster work.

The incumbent will read layouts, set up equipment, and ensure accurate finishes in a demanding healthcare

Qualifications

• Duties include construction, alteration, repair and modification of structures such as framing, doors, trim, windows and related items.
• Requires ability to read blueprints, sketches and work orders; perform layouts and assemblies.
• Experience with finishing plaster, painting and sign fabrication/installation is expected.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute structures with close tolerance fit.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications; determine layout and materials.
• Repair surfaces, install panels, trim, ceilings and sign elements, ensuring consistent quality and finish.

Skills

Journeyman carpenter

Journeyman painter

Journeyman sign maker

Job description

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Maintenance Mechanic in Portland, OR, combining carpentry, painting and sign-making duties to provide flexible work assignments within the Facilities Management Service at the VA Medical Center. The role includes constructing and repairing wood structures, interpreting blueprints, installing windows, trim and ceilings, and performing plaster work.

The incumbent will read layouts, set up equipment, and ensure accurate finishes in a demanding healthcare