Full-Time Hospital Carpenter: Build, Repair & Install

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh is hiring a Full Time Carpenter to support our Facility. This role works Monday-Friday 7am-3pm with rotating weekends and focuses on constructing, repairing, and maintaining wooden structures across hospital buildings.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, selecting materials, installing casework and doors, operating power tools, and ensuring safety and cost containment. A high school diploma is required; a four-year apprenticeship or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• A four-year apprenticeship or equivalent on-the-job training preferred.
• Must possess the ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Must be self-motivated, good decision maker and able to deal with multiple priorities in emergency conditions.
• No contact with medications is allowed.
• Licensure: Act 34

Responsibilities

• Construct, repair and maintain wooden structures such as furniture, partitions, and other hospital wooden elements.
• Read blueprints or specifications to determine construction procedures.
• Assemble wooden pieces and install casework, floors and coverings using power or hand tools.
• Maintain master key system and door hardware.
• Prepare daily time sheets and reports; carry a work phone on site.
• Rotate shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Move up to 50 lbs and access various facility areas for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Power tools

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

4-year apprenticeship or equivalent on-the-job training

Tools

Planer

Sander

Saw

Drill

Job description

UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh is hiring a Full Time Carpenter to support our Facility. This role works Monday-Friday 7am-3pm with rotating weekends and focuses on constructing, repairing, and maintaining wooden structures across hospital buildings.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, selecting materials, installing casework and doors, operating power tools, and ensuring safety and cost containment. A high school diploma is required; a four-year apprenticeship or equivalent is preferred.