Carpenter
Children »s Hospital of Philadelphia Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, PA 19104 (University City area) |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Location: LOC_MAIN-Main Hospital
Req ID: 207854
Shift: Days
Employment Status: Regular – Full Time
Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)—named America’s 2022 Best Large Employer by Forbes—offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.
At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.
CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
Job Summary
Able to perform the required duties to maintain all carpentry related activity within a health care and research facility, including off site occupancies. Tours the facilities, identifies, documents and repairs deficiencies. Current knowledge of applicable state, local, ADA, OSHA, EPA, Fire, Safety, Building Codes. Knowledgeable in the use of all: trade hand tools, power tools, professional shop machinery, door hardware, locks and keys. Responds to emergency situations as required by Facilities Services and Construction Management.
Job Responsibilities (Continued)
General Duties:
- Follow instructions and work independently as required.
- Complete assigned work orders and preventive work orders with-in the allotted time, with minimal supervision.
- Meet all customers in a professional and courteous manner. Identify and meet their needs.
Building Maintenance:
- Complete assigned P.M. Work Orders within the allotted time frame.
- Tour the facilities, identify, document, repair, or replace deficiencies.
- Maintain, repair or replace as needed: all types of wall structures, fire and smoke wall partitions, plaster, metal partition, doors, rated doors, automatic doors, all door hardware including locks and keys, various ceiling systems, various floor coverings, various wall protection systems, cabinetry, all cabinet hardware, countertops, shelving, wall mounted fixtures, tables, chairs, office furniture, building exterior, roofs, gutters, flashing, windows, glass, etc.
Enhancements/Millwork:
- Able to construct custom cabinetry, furniture, fixtures, shelving, counter tops, laminate work.
- Able to build and install finished products.
- Full working knowledge of Carpenter Shop machinery.
Renovations/Demolition:
- Able to remove, construct, and install, as needed, all types of wall structures such as sheet rock, plaster, metal partition, wood/metal studs, as well as doors, door frames, window assemblies, floor coverings, cove base, ceiling systems, cabinetry, counter tops, and all finish carpentry (spackle, trim, etc.).
- Able to read and interpret blue prints, sketches, and written instructions.
- Able to coordinate with other trade groups, working as a team or independently as required.
Hardware:
- Able to inspect, maintain, disassemble, repair, modify, remove, cut, key, pin, and install, as needed: locks, deadbolts, panic hardware, closures, handles, and all other hardware which involve keeping doors throughout the Hospital in working order.
Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations
DRL – Driver »s License
CARPEN – CARPENTRY CERTIFICATE
Required Education and Experience
Required Education: High School/GED
Required Experience:
- Vocational training with completion of an apprenticeship program.
- Minimum 3 years industrial/institutional experience.
Preferred Education, Experience & Cert/Lic
Computer literacy preferred
Additional Technical Requirements
- Must be able to read and interpret blue prints and sketches.
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, be a self-starter and be service and customer oriented.
- Must be able to work with all trades.
- Ability to work with all trade hand and power tools.
- Must posses Mechanical sense and aptitude.
- Must present a professional demure and attitude.
- Must possess good lateral and vertical communication skills.(verbal and written)
- Must have the ability to climb, work in close quarters, lift heavy objects, and work outside in extreme weather conditions.
- Ability to be flexible enough to work different hours and shifts, to ensure that maintenance and customer needs are met.
- Ability to learn the in-house Keying and lock system.
- Knowledge of applicable state, local, ADA, OSHA, EPA, NFPA 101, fire, life, and safety codes.
To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, professionals working onsite—at any CHOP location, for any portion of time—must be vaccinated for COVID-19. Learn more.
CHOP also requires employees who work in patient care buildings to receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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Company description:
At Children »s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), we help children grow and thrive — and we offer these same opportunities to the professionals who make up our team. CHOP is a unique work environment, with exceptional team members, supportive managers and state-of-the-art training. Our employees are all empowered to realize their well-defined goals, because we believe everyone makes a difference — it’s the very foundation on which our hospital is built. Since 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace of many dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. As the nation »s first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children, CHOP has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved the lives of countless children. Today, that same spirit of care and innovation continues. The hospital now employs more than 10,000 people in more than 50 locations across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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