CARPENTER - BUILDING MAINTENANCE

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a CARPENTER to join our BUILDING MAINTENANCE team!

Salary Range: $25.23 - $36.59 Hourly

Schedule/Hours: DAY ONLY, 8 hours
Weekend Requirement: Generally No Weekends

FTE: FULL TIME, 1.0 FTE or 80 Hours Biweekly

The carpenter position provides building & grounds maintenance, construction and technical support across Aspirus St. Luke’s main hospital and outlying clinics. The duties include but are not limited to a variety of preventative and routine maintenance and repairs on critical mechanical equipment, buildings, roofs and grounds. Examples would involve installing building fixtures & components, diagnosing & repairing plumbing & auxiliary equipment. All tasks are performed in compliance with regulatory agencies, including OSHA, Life Safety, DNV, Joint Commission, NFPA, National Safety Goals, etc. This position will help train and develop staff, take emergency calls, assist with procurement of parts, aid in project coordination and act as a leader within the Facilities Maintenance team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent and Trade School Graduate or See Experience.
• Experience: Two (2) years experience working for a professional contractor as a professional Carpenter.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: N/A
• Experience: N/A
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Extensive knowledge of wood, glass, plastics, locks and lock systems; knowledge of building code and fire codes; ability to read blueprints.

• READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• WRITING - Basic: Ability to write simple correspondence.
• SPEAKING - Basic: Ability to speak simple sentences.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• REASONING ABILITY - Basic Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to fifty (50) pounds or more); frequent, prolonged standing/walking; lifts supplies/equipment; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling & crouching.
• Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Sit - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Reach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Climb or balance - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Taste or smell - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Up to 25 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Up to 35 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Up to 50 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
• More than 50 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
• Fumes or airborne particles - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Risk of electrical shock - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Vibration - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Typical Noise Level - Loud Noise (examples: manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment)
• Exposure to Asbestos, Hearing Conservation

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• Time away from work accrual.
• Retirement plans available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus St. Luke’s in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke’s is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women’s and children’s health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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