Job Information
J&J Worldwide Services Carpenter in Silver Springs, Maryland
Description
General Summary
As a carpenter, you will be responsible for constructing, repairing, and maintaining wooden structures and fixtures in the hospital premises, such as furniture, doors, windows, floors, partitions, etc. using hand and power tools. You will also work with other materials such as metal, concrete, tile, and Formica. You will need to read blueprints, specifications, and shop drawings, measure, and mark dimensions, calculate quantities of materials, and follow safety and quality standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plan and lay out of projects
Work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions
Install and repair variety of shelving, cabinetry, walls, floors, restroom stalls, vanities, tile, vinyl, equipment supports and related facility hardware
Use of carpentry, masonry, and roofing methods, techniques, and tools
Selection of necessary materials and methods for the job
Maintains the general cleanliness and appearance of assigned spaces
Assists others as part of the maintenance team as required and performs other duties assigned according to personal qualifications
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license
Minimum 2 years of experience as a carpenter in a commercial or industrial setting
Knowledge of carpentry techniques, tools, materials, and codes
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and shop drawings
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, contractors, and vendors
Work Environment
Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions.
Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.
Must be able to pass a local background check and have the ability to obtain and maintain NAC/LAC clearance after hire.
This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)