Facility Improvement Technician / Carpenter Offsite Facilities

University of Missouri • Columbia, MO

107d • $22 - $30

About The Position

MU healthcare is looking for a talented and dedicated Carpenter to join our exceptional team! If you have a passion for craftsmanship and take pride in your attention to detail, this is the perfect role for you. As a skilled journey-level professional, you'll bring life to our spaces. From wall installations to floor coverings, your hands-on skills in painting, plastering, and wall covering projects will elevate our facilities to new heights. Join us in crafting spaces that promote healing, compassion, and comfort for our patients, making a real difference in their lives and the community we serve.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience at the journey level in one of the applicable trades; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Personal driver license; class F or higher for Missouri residents.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree, vocational training, or apprenticeship.
• Five (5) years of work experience in a healthcare or construction setting.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled carpentry work in the maintenance, repair, alteration and construction of buildings, facilities, structures and equipment; assure compliance with building, health and safety codes, and standards.
• Construct, form, frame, finish, maintain and repair various items and woodwork such as partitions, forms, cabinets, doors, shelving, fixtures, furniture, countertops, tables, decks, stairways, cases, scaffolding and fences.
• Construct and maintain walls, floors, ceilings and roofs as directed.
• Operate and maintain a variety of carpentry equipment including saws, shapers, routers, lathes, drills, grinders and various hand and power tools used in the trade.
• Prep interior and exterior surfaces for painting and wallpaper hanging; mix and apply paints, and other finishes using brushes, rollers and spray machines.
• Install and finish sheetrock and plastering as needed.
• Install, replace or repair flooring materials - wood, synthetic, roll goods, carpet, seamless floor, ceiling grid, cove base, wall treatments - paint, wall covering, protective panels, edges, fasteners, and coatings.
• Plan, organize and lay out assigned tasks; draw rough sketches, plans and working drawings of construction jobs; interpret plans, diagrams, blueprints, sketches, specifications, and work orders.
• Participate in department-wide projects and assist other trades workers with maintenance and repair projects as directed.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed