Carpenter

Location:

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (GLH)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Provides skilled general carpentry, cabinet-making, painting, and wall covering services.

Job Duties:

• Performs general carpentry and cabinet-making in support of alterations and new construction.
• Measures and prepares working drawings and estimates amounts of materials when necessary.
• Installs dry wall, floor and ceiling systems.
• Performs general roof work and masonry tasks when necessary.
• Prepares all surfaces with joint compound, caulking, and sanding.
• Removes hardware and other items.
• Places masking tape and drop cloths to protect surfaces.
• Sets up scaffolding and ladders for safe usage.
• Applies paints, stains, and varnishes to various surfaces using brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
• Pastes, applies, trims, and smooths wall coverings and materials.
• Returns finished area to working order.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and systems as required.
• Maintains all tools and equipment in safe and operable condition.
• Reports problems to supervisor.
• Assists in maintenance (i.e. modify, move, hang) of signage and directional systems.
• Maintains accurate daily records of time and materials.
• Works under the direction of the Project Coordinator as assigned.
• Serves as technical resource and team leader to assure a quality product when necessary.

Work is typically performed in an office or on construction sites. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Bring your craftsmanship to a place where every project makes a difference!

As a Carpenter, you’ll use your skills in carpentry, cabinet-making, painting, and wall finishing to keep our facilities safe, functional, and looking their best at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital.

This role requires flexibility in scheduling and operates on a rotating shift****basis. Scheduled hours may change to meet staffing levels and the evolving operational needs of the facility.

From building custom solutions to restoring essential spaces, your work will directly support patient care and the teams who deliver it.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Associate's Degree- (Preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Mathematics, Organizing, Teamwork, Working Independently

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.