Carpenter

Cherry Hospital

A Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery

This is a repost; Previous applicants need not to apply to be considered!!

The primary purpose of the position is to plan work schedules according to priorities set forth by management. The responsibility of this position is to see that equipment and supplies are maintained in adequate amounts to prevent delays. It is the purpose of this position to write specifications and provide drawings as necessary on all major projects. Pre-planning of future projects range from a few days to six months or more. Due to the nature of the maintenance work here, plans are frequently changed to meet emergency needs, or because of short notice priority changes. This position requires inspections of all buildings and grounds on a six-month basis, looking for needed maintenance items. Written inspections are written for file and recommendations on needed repairs and/or modifications. Work schedules are made from these inspections and work orders. Carpentry frame/trim work, paint and sheetrock, plastering, masonry, concrete, ceramic & terrazzo tile.

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay

over during adverse weather events.

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. DHHS manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens - children, elderly, disabled and low-income families.

Cherry Hospital (CH) is a State-of-the-Art psychiatric hospital located in a beautiful rural area of Goldsboro, NC. Although rural, Cherry Hospital is convenient to the Triangle Area (Raleigh/Durham) and the coastal region of the state. It is about an hour's drive to the heart of Raleigh or the beautiful coastal town of New Bern.

Mission Statement

To provide excellent psychiatric care to individuals with

the greatest need and the least resources.

Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. In earnest efforts to follow our mission, we strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at: .

In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Knowledge of the principles and concepts of the plaster, carpenter, concrete & masonry trade and puts these trade practices to use on a daily basis at this facility.
• Be skilled in the use of all hand tools and machines necessary to complete these assignments.
• Ability to read drawings, sketches, and blueprints and to make accurate mathematical calculations to perform these assignments.
• Ability and knowledge to follow oral and written instructions and the physical strength to perform heavy tasks for considerable periods of time.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to bend, stoop, climb, grasp, pull, push, and lift up to 100 lbs.

This position requires the knowledge to read, write, climb ladders, set up staging.

Also be able to carry 50 lbs. up a ladder while climbing onto roofs.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience". If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; And one (1) year of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas.

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.