Carpenter, Senior

Join Our Team as a Carpenter, Senior at the Medical Center!

Be You.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated professional to perform journeyman-level carpentry and maintenance work in support of our Medical Center's facilities. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the safety, functionality, and comfort of our healthcare environment through expert craftsmanship and timely repairs.

Work Arrangements - On-site

Anticipated Pay Range - Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $21.62 to USD $35.75. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. 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.

Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

Demonstrated familiarity with fire door inspection procedures as they relate to Life Safety Code compliance and regulatory standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - Valid N.C. Driver's license and a driving history acceptable under the guidelines of the Safe Driving Policy.

Be Bold.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Communication Skills

• 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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, 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.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. Because of these potential exposures, the employee is required to attend all related safety training sessions and follow/comply with all appropriate safety guidelines.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Work Performed

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned and a more comprehensive task list may be provided.)

• 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.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Choose Duke.

Apply today to become a vital part of our facilities team and help maintain a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Your craftsmanship matters-join us and put your skills to work where they truly make an impact!

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.