Master Carpenter/ Skilled Maintenance Worker Full Time Days

UHS•Lakewood Ranch, FL

About The Position

The Master Carpenter/Skilled Maintenance Worker provides advanced carpentry and general maintenance services for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. The role repairs existing cabinetry, doors, frames, closers, Formica surfaces, and other building components, and performs minor construction of cabinetry, shelving, signage, windows, and window coverings. It also supports skilled trades with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structural maintenance and repair. The position independently performs preventive maintenance and repairs, including replacing filters, belts, and motors; painting; repairing cabinet hinges; installing wall fixtures; assembling furniture; clearing clogged drains; rebuilding Sloan valves; and replacing threaded plumbing fixtures. Additional duties include moving equipment, furniture, and supplies, responding to facility needs, documenting work in computerized maintenance management systems, and providing technical guidance to staff and contractors. The employee also performs security functions such as patrolling hallways, initiating incident reports, and restraining unstable patients, while demonstrating Service Excellence standards and following safety, departmental, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Technical, vocational, or military training in carpentry.
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive carpentry experience, including rough and finish carpentry.
Minimum of 2 years of advanced or lead-level carpentry experience, or experience independently completing complex commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, or comparable construction and maintenance projects.
At least 1 year of maintenance-related work experience; graduation from a high school-level trade school is an acceptable alternative to this experience.
Driver’s license.
Security Class D license within 90 days of hire.
BLS and CPI within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
Manufacturer certification for specialized doors, hardware, fire-rated assemblies, or equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced rough and finish carpentry, including construction, installation, repair, and renovation of walls, ceilings, flooring, doors, windows, cabinetry, countertops, trim, and other building components.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, sketches, and work orders to determine project requirements, layouts, materials, and construction methods.
Measure, cut, fabricate, assemble, and install building materials using hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment.
Troubleshoot, repair, and replace damaged structural components, fixtures, woodwork, flooring, and architectural elements.
Complete preventive and corrective maintenance, including replacing filters and belts, lubricating equipment, performing minor plumbing repairs, troubleshooting electrical issues, and conducting equipment safety inspections.
Assist and collaborate with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, flooring, and general maintenance personnel on facility projects and repairs.
Operate, maintain, and safely store tools, equipment, and materials in accordance with safety standards, departmental policies, and age-specific care requirements.
Use computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to receive work orders, complete preventive maintenance, document completed work, and maintain accurate maintenance records.
Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance staff, contractors, and team members while ensuring quality workmanship, regulatory compliance, and timely project completion.
Respond to facility needs, assemble equipment, relocate furnishings, complete departmental errands, and perform other maintenance and construction duties as assigned.
Repair existing cabinetry, doors, door frames, door closers, and Formica surfaces; perform minor construction of cabinetry, shelving, signage, windows, and window coverings.
Independently perform maintenance tasks such as replacing filters, belts, and motors; painting walls; repairing cabinet hinges; installing wall fixtures; and assembling furniture.
Clear clogged drains using plungers or drain snakes, rebuild Sloan valves, and remove or replace threaded plumbing fixtures.
Move equipment, furniture, and supplies.
Perform security functions, including patrolling hallways, initiating incident reports, and restraining unstable patients.
Demonstrate Service Excellence standards and perform other duties as assigned.