Carpenter, Senior

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

10d • $22 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Bring your carpentry expertise to a role that keeps critical Medical Center facilities safe, functional, and reliable.

Be You.

Perform journeyman level carpentry and maintenance work in the maintenance and repair of Medical Center facilities.

Work Arrangement – On-Site

Requirements

• Education/Training - High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Experience - Work requires 3 to 5 years of broad experience in construction or maintenance carpentry to acquire knowledge of the methods and techniques of the carpentry trade.
• Valid N.C. Driver's license and a driving history acceptable under the guidelines of the Safe Driving Policy.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one or small group situations with customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must respect the privacy of patients and maintain the confidentiality of any patient information related to their treatment.
• Ability to complete daily records, logs, and time sheets.
• The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel and crouch.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders or stairs.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman level carpentry work in the maintenance and repair of Medical Center buildings, additions, and fixtures to include floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, and screens; repair or make adjustments to items or fixtures as needed, to include doors and door closures, stair treads, flooring, furniture, shelving and cabinets.
• Use appropriate carpentry and woodworking tools to complete assignments; use all appropriate safety precautions and protective equipment when using such tools and when carrying out assignments; ensure a safe work environment; ensure compliance with Medical Center and OSHA safety regulations.
• Plan work ensuring adequate materials and labor to complete repairs in timely and efficient manner; report unusual issues to supervisor.
• Monitor and inspect work to ensure compliance the applicable codes and procedures; complete or direct any rework or modifications.
• Complete required documentation to include, but not limited to, work order forms, inventory/order forms, and corrective/preventive maintenance documents; use computer software as applicable to maintenance and repair activities plus various employee training, payroll and compliance requirements.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Benefits

• Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees