Carpenter Journeyman - Vanderbilt University Hospital

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Carpenter Journeyman works under the supervision of a Manager or Lead Carpenter, following written and verbal instructions, sketches, or plans to build, install, maintain, and repair structures and fixtures. Work may involve ceilings, concrete and other masonry, doors and hardware, drywall, flooring, millwork, roofs, tile, shop equipment, and walls, as well as structural remodeling, construction, and demolition. The role also includes other related duties as assigned. This is a full-time position on the Medical Carpentry team at Vanderbilt University Hospital’s downtown Nashville hospital locations. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; weekend and after-hours work may be required as needed. The journeyman maintains shop work areas, tools, and equipment; responds to fire alarms as appropriate for the Carpentry Shop; completes preventive maintenance, trouble call, and work order requests in a timely manner; and helps evaluate estimates, materials, and manpower to support an acceptable work flow. The position requires adherence to Medical Center policies, applicable codes and regulations, and participation in designated safety or disaster alerts as needed. The employee is expected to work independently with minimal supervision and provide guidance to entry-level coworkers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of relevant work experience.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, sketches, or plans.

Responsibilities

Build, install, maintain, and repair existing and new structures and fixtures, including ceilings, concrete and other masonry, doors and hardware, drywall, flooring, millwork, roofs, tile, shop equipment, and walls.
Perform structural remodeling, construction, and demolition.
Maintain and upkeep shop work areas, tools, and equipment.
Perform fire alarm response activities appropriate for the Carpentry Shop.
Adhere to Medical Center policies and procedures, and applicable local and national codes, standards, and regulations.
Participate as needed in Medical Center orange or yellow alerts described in the Safety and Disaster manual.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Complete assigned preventive maintenance work requests in a timely manner.
Complete assigned trouble call work requests in a timely manner.
Complete assigned work order requests in a timely manner.
Assist with estimate requests and material and manpower evaluations to maintain acceptable work flow.
Perform other duties as assigned.