Carpenter​/Painter

Employment Type

Full time

Day Shift

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Prepares, levels and paints surfaces. Performs various carpentry duties.

It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy.

• Is able to work in the following fields under general supervision.
• Carpentry – constructs, alters and repairs rafters, walls, doors, paneling, windows, furniture, trim and framing. Refinishes doors, woodwork and furniture with appropriate stain and varnish.
• Painting – applies paint by way of accepted coating methods, including preparation and leveling of surfaces.

• Moving and storage of furniture – transports furniture and equipment from one location to another without damaging.
• May perform snow removal.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations.
• Possession of a valid Iowa driver’s license.
• At least one year carpentry and painting experience.
• Any equivalent background.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to extreme cold: temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour such as when doing snow removal.
• The worker is subject to extreme heat: temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour such as when working on external surfaces.
• The worker is subject to noise from power tools, fans, compressors and other loud equipment.
• The worker is subject to vibration from using power tools, working around large equipment and other equipment.
• The worker is subject to hazards such as working with electrical currents, working around moving mechanical parts, climbing on scaffolding, riding on tractors, using chemicals for snow removal, etc.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions such as chemicals used in cleaning, wood dust and fumes from glues, etc.

Work involves taking measurements, assembling parts at distances close to the eyes and inspecting work.

• Constant:
  Reaching, grasping, repetitive motions, standing, pushing/pulling.
• Frequent:
  Kneeling, walking, lifting, climbing.
• Occasional:
  Feeling, talking, hearing.

Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Maintain a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with employees, residents and visitors, and adapt to responsibility, control, planning, decision-making, and performance of a variety of duties without loss of efficiency or composure.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. EOE including disability/veteran.