Carpenter

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $42.65 - $42.65. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

Carpenter

Full-Time

Overview:

The Carpenter I performs a variety of maintenance and repair duties for the hospitals Engineering Department. The Carpenter I reports to and receives direction from the Trades Manager or designee.

The incumbent is guided by experience and knowledge of building carpentry skills, including but not limited to those detailed on the Job Skill Assessment for Carpenter I and II.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of duties in maintaining, repairing, and renovating the facilitys infrastructure, in addition to demonstrating peripheral tasks as detailed below:
• Ability to read blueprints and diagrams, determines materials needed, estimates time and material costs on installations, and requests supplies to assure timely and adequate availability.
• Constructs millwork in a professional manner at all times.
• Performs rough framing.
• Installs drywall and other wall finish materials.
• Hangs ceiling tiles, ceiling grid and cubicle tracks.
• Constructs/Repairs furniture, shelving, benches, and partitions, including Formica work, cabinets, and bulletin boards.
• Hangs pictures, bulletin boards, signs, etc.
• Replaces hinges, door closures, and other similar hardware.
• Makes and hangs fire doors.

• Performs a variety of building services duties.
  • Responds to emergency problems in the facility and makes emergency repairs as needed.
  • Assists in snow removal as assigned by the Trades Manager or designee from facilitys grounds.
  • Performs related and other departmental duties as required or directed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma - two years of trade school or three years experience as a Carpenter. Has the ability to read, comprehend, and communicate detailed instructions in writing and orally.

EQUIPMENT, MACHINE, OR MANUAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Good physical condition and a general understanding of facility operations. Possesses basic skills in various trade crafts and is able to maintain the minimum Carpenter I skill assessment score as detailed on the Job Skill Assessment for Carpenter I and II.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sits; stands; bends; kneels; climbs stairs, ladders, and equipment; has good sense of balance to work on heights. Some lifting of medium and/or heavy equipment and tools.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Some exposure to extreme degrees of heat, noise, dust and dirt, areas requiring infection control. Ability to meet deadlines and make sound decisions sometimes under stress. Work whatever hours are necessary as directed by the Trades Manager or designee to maintain the facility in a safe manner including weekends and nights.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:

• Administrative, medical, and supervisory staff, employees, patients, representatives of contractors, vendors, etc. Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with the above contacts.

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.