Construction Carpenter

Bethel, Alaska

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The Yukon‑Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon‑Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

Constructs, repairs, and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, partitions, and other parts of building using hand and power tools as assigned. Assists with general maintenance activities as directed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years minimum experience in carpentry related work. Must be able to travel to village work sites occasionally. Alaska Journeyman Carpenter certification preferred.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License. Alaska Journeyman Carpenter Certification Preferred.
• Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment. May be exposed to toxic chemicals. Works in precarious or high locations (ladders, scaffolding, etc.).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  
  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.