Facilities Carpenter - 1st Shift - Lexington, KY

Compass Group • Lexington, KY

1d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Carpenter assists with the day-to-day upkeep, maintenance, and smooth operation of hospital buildings and campus facilities at UK HealthCare. The role performs repairs and general construction work, including cabinet work, hanging and repairing doors, drywall finishing, flooring, and painting. It also supports maintenance across plant, shop, mechanical, exterior-ground, and campus areas, responds to facility emergencies, and documents maintenance activity. The schedule is first shift, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow up on maintenance tasks.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of related experience as a maintenance worker or technician preferred.
• Experience with computerized work order systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, clean, and operate the plant, shops, mechanical areas, exterior grounds, and campus facilities.
• Perform assigned basic maintenance duties and repairs, contacting supervisors, skilled-trade vendors, or on-call personnel as instructed.
• Make decisions on minor and routine repairs and report major problems to the supervisor.
• Perform unskilled or semi-skilled tasks, including minor carpentry, plumbing, painting, minor electrical work, lamp changing, and drywall maintenance.
• Perform minor repairs to doors and fixtures.
• Provide painting services as required.
• Provide attentive, detail-oriented customer service.
• Notify managers when major repairs or additions to building operating systems are needed.
• Maintain equipment and perform minor equipment repairs using power and hand tools.
• Respond to facility emergencies and perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Maintain logs, perform rounds, and complete maintenance work orders, tests, and inspections.
• Read, comprehend, and transmit detailed instructions.
• Read blueprints and diagrams, determine materials needed, estimate time and material costs for installations, and request supplies to ensure timely availability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death coverage
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Flexible time off
• Holiday time off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed