Carpenter and Painter

Mount Nittany Health • State College, PA

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About The Position

Provides skilled general carpentry, cabinet-making, painting, and wall covering
services.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from a vocational-technical/trade training preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years of carpentry work experience required.
• Experience in hospital setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction, framing/finishing or general carpentry required.
• Obtains the ability to use woodworking power tools such as a planner, saws, and drills. Carpenter’s hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, files, squares and calipers, blueprints, specifications, shop drawings, ladders, scaffolds, and saw horses.
• Numerical ability is needed to perform arithmetic operations in calculating quantities of materials and in measuring and cutting building materials.
• Spatial ability is needed to understand forms and relationships when working from blueprints and specifications
• Motor coordination is needed to coordinate eyes and fingers when using hand and power tools.
• Finger dexterity is needed to finger small tools and supplies such as nails, screws and measuring instruments
• Manual dexterity is needed for skillful and accurate hand and arm movements when using hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform duties that vary frequently according to assignment, evaluates information against measurable criteria, work within set standards and limits when following blueprints or shop drawings
• Ability to identify and resolve issues during projects and repairs.
• Prioritizing safety and adhering to safety regulations
• Ensuring accuracy and precision in all work.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of color theory
• Proficiency with various painting tools and techniques
• Good communication skills
• Physical stamina to work at heights
• Understanding of surface preparations
• The ability to manage time effectively while maintaining a keen aesthetic sense
• Crucial aspects include dexterity, proper color matching, and the capability to interpret hospital needs and project plans
• Driver license required.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from a vocational-technical/trade training preferred.
• Experience in hospital setting preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED