CARPENTER B - Jamaica Hospital : Job Details

Carpenter B - Plant Operations Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Location: Queens, NY | Shift: Full-Time, Day Shift Salary: $31.51/hr. Plus Full 1199 Union Benefits Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a proud member of the MediSys Health Network, is a 404-bed, fully accredited, community-based teaching hospital and a designated Level I Trauma and Stroke Center. Our Plant Operations Department provides comprehensive facility support, including maintenance, renovations, and infrastructure services across the hospital campus. We are currently seeking an experienced Carpenter B to join our team on a full-time, day-shift schedule. The successful candidate will support the maintenance and enhancement of the hospital's physical environment through skilled carpentry work. This is a hands-on role that requires versatility, craftsmanship, and an understanding of healthcare facility standards. Key Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Lead Carpenter, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, and building plans to execute carpentry projects.
• Installing and repairing structural frameworks such as walls, floors, ceilings, doors, and partitions.
• Measuring, cutting, and shaping wood, plastic, and other building materials.
• Constructing, maintaining, and repairing doors, window frames, sashes, and wood furnishings.
• Performing demolition of sheetrock walls and ceiling systems.
• Repairing and replacing suspended ceiling systems and various types of tile (horizontal and vertical surfaces).
• Conducting preventative maintenance and minor renovations within the facility.
• Safely operating hand and power tools and maintaining clean, organized work areas.
• Performing other carpentry-related duties as assigned, with attention to hospital-specific safety and compliance standards.

Tagged as: carpenter, engineering Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in carpentry, woodworking, construction, or cabinetry as a Carpenter's Helper or Apprentice.
• Valid New York State Driver's License.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays, when required.
• Knowledge of standard construction practices and safety procedures.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to follow direction in a healthcare environment.