Carpenter; Physical Plant - University Health Kansas City (Downtown); Ft80; Days; 07:00A - 3:30P

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Carpenter; Physical Plant

• University Health Kansas City (Downtown); FT80; Days; 07:00a

• 3:30p

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health Truman Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Physical Plant UHTMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

7:00AM

• 3:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital," UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City.

We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:

UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology.

Partnered with UMKC and Children's Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we're a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women's services, including high-risk maternity care.

The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH's beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women's care clinics.

UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee's Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area's largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City's vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services.

We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

Job Description

Provides journeyman level carpentry skills and knowledge to construct, alter, and repair hospital structures, furniture, equipment, and fixtures made of wood or similar materials. Work instructions may be written or oral and are accompanied by sketches or drawings.

Operates various types of woodworking equipment. Work is inspected during the process and upon completion. Receives direction or instruction on a daily basis regarding tasks to be completed and priorities.

Minimum requirements:

1.High school diploma or the equivalent GED

2.Two years experience as a journeyman carpenter

3.Must be member of local carpenters' union

4.Possess working knowledge of pertinent sections of municipal building codes

5.Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the carpentry trade

6.Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the carpentry trade

7.Must be able to work from written and oral instructions, sketches, and drawings

8.If driving is a requirement of the employee, he/she must meet the requirements specified in the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and must continue to meet these requirements as a condition of employment

9.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance to carry equipment and supplies

10. Ability to provide assistants to others in lifting objects greater than 50 pounds

11. Possess good dexterity, balance, and coordination to work from ladders and scaffolding.

12. Position requires standing, lifting, climbing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending, pulling, squatting, and walking

13. Must be able to wear half mask respirator to comply with OSHA requirements.