Facilities Management - Carpenter - 40hrs

Connecticut Children's Medical Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford, CT is seeking a Facilities Carpenter with expertise in general carpentry and maintenance. The role includes performing repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance throughout the facility to ensure safety and compliance with local building codes.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma and a minimum of 3 years' experience in building systems maintenance, ideally in a healthcare environment. The position requires effective communication skills and a mechanical inclination.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in building systems maintenance, preferably in healthcare.
• Ability to adapt to changes in schedule and work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform general carpentry alterations and maintenance on facility buildings.
• Install, repair and maintain locks and door hardware.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and safety inspections.

Skills

Communication Skills

Mechanical Inclination

Blueprint Reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hartford, CT, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Performs all general carpentry alterations, maintenance and repairs to the structure, furniture, doors and windows within all facility buildings. Performs skilled work as a Locksmith.

Responsibilities

• Constructs and maintains partitions, furniture, doors, ceilings, etc.
• Performs general carpentry and/or masonry work on partitions, doors, floors, furniture, etc.
• Repairs, hangs and installs all doors (wood or metal). Installs and repairs door hardware (i.e., door closures, hinges and locksets).
• Cuts and installs replacement glass in doors, windows, partitions, etc.
• Performs preventive maintenance and safety inspections on equipment as scheduled.
• Assembles and installs new equipment not addressed by specific trade.
• Installs, repairs and maintains cylinder and bit key locks.
• Makes or cuts keys for cylinder and bit locks, cabinet locks and padlocks.
• Changes lock combinations, repairs or replaces tumblers, springs, and other related parts.
• Keeps records on location of keys for each lock.
• Maintains security of duplicate keys.
• Occasionally operates automotive equipment and hauls material.
• Estimates material costs and submits requisition for purchase.
• Assists with office and equipment moves as needed.
• Assists with maintaining of grounds to include: Litter removal, sweeping of sidewalks and driveways, sand and salting and removing snow during inclement weather by use of shovels and powered equipment.
• Responds to fire and emergency drills as assigned.
• Inspects completed work to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and local building codes.
• Performs all work in accordance with ARAMARK, CCMC and regulatory safety procedures and requirements including NFPA, EPA, OSHA, JCAHO, state, county and local agencies.
• Attends all department/hospital in-service orientation and other meetings as required.
• Displays polite, spirit-of-service attitude towards customers and co-workers. Maintains friendly, efficient and responsive attitude toward client and client’s customers/patients while performing job duties.
• Willing to interact with co-workers in a team atmosphere in order to help find a better way to perform job.
• Performs other duties as required.
• May need to drive company vehicle.
• Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC STANDARDS
  

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required:

• Education Required: High School Diploma, GED, or a higher level of education that would require the completion of high school, is required.
• Experience Required: Minimum 3 years’ experience in building systems maintenance, preferably in healthcare setting.

License and/or Certification Required:

• Driver’s license and clean driving record required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must successfully complete the required training program within the defined working test period.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
• Ability to read blueprints desired.
• Must be mechanically inclined. Must have knowledge of equipment.
• Ability to read, follow instructions, and use basic math skills required. In addition, incumbent must be flexible and adapt easily to changes in schedule, work assignments and environment, including working weekends, holidays, and on-call hours.

Connecticut Children’s is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, national orientation, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

Job Info

• Job Identification 5266
• Job Category Facilities & Hospitality
• Posting Date 06/25/2026, 06:30 PM
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 10 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06106, US (On-site)
• Scheduled Days and Hours Monday-Friday: 6:00am to 2:30pm