Utility Mechanic/Carpenter (FT40)

Maryland Masonic Homes•Cockeysville, MD

About The Position

Maryland Masonic Homes, a continuing care retirement community in Cockeysville, Maryland, is hiring a full-time Utility Mechanic/Carpenter. The role constructs, installs, and repairs wooden structures and fixtures throughout the facility and responds to maintenance requests from staff and residents. Work must comply with applicable building codes, safety regulations, and facility standards, and may involve coordinating with other maintenance staff on larger projects. The position is 40 hours per week and includes a weekend rotation and on-call availability. Compensation is based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years of professional carpentry experience.
Strong knowledge of carpentry techniques, tools, and safety practices.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical documents.
Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on customer service.
Ability to lift and carry heavy materials, stand for extended periods, and work in various indoor and outdoor conditions.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move during working hours.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and move equipment and supplies in excess of 50 pounds.
Ability to work outside during inclement weather and assist in the evacuation of residents.
Must be able to meet the position's sight and hearing requirements, with or without prosthetics.
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability, and be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training or an apprenticeship in carpentry.
Experience in a healthcare or senior living environment.

Responsibilities

Construct, install, and repair structures and fixtures such as doors, windows, cabinets, shelves, and furniture.
Respond to maintenance service requests from staff and residents in a timely and respectful manner.
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on wooden elements throughout the facility.
Ensure work complies with applicable building codes, safety regulations, and facility standards.
Coordinate with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other maintenance staff to complete larger repair and renovation projects.
Maintain an inventory of carpentry supplies and order materials as needed.
Assist with emergency repairs and after-hours calls if required.
Keep work areas clean and organized and maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
Participate in the on-call and weekend rotation.
Perform other duties as assigned.