Multi-Skilled Carpenter- Hospital University of Pennsylvania

Position: Multi-Skilled Carpenter- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
** Description*
* Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

The Department of Physical Plant at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Full-Time Carpenter to join their team:

Summary:

+ Maintenance, installation and repair of carpentry items throughout the Hospital.

- When needed, perform repairs and installation of basic Electrical systems;
Plumbing systems; HVAC and Lock repairs;
Painting, Patching and Wall Coverings.

Responsibilities:

+ Maintains, repairs, replaces woodwork throughout the Hospital

+ Installs partitions, doors, frames, ceilings, etc

+ Repairs, replaces a variety of hardware, i.e. handles, hinges, closures, etc

+ Repairs, replaces sections of vinyl flooring and cove base

+ Works with blueprints and schematic designs

Credentials:

Education or Equivalent

Experience:

+ H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

+ Specialized training in carpentry and 4+ years full-time carpentry experience with a bona fide contractor or employer (Required)

+ Experience in Healthcare facilities (Preferred)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission.

Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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