Carpenter ; Temp

Job Description

Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

At Hilo Benioff Medical Center in Hilo, this role plays a vital part in maintaining a safe, functional, and healing environment for patients, staff, and the community. As a Carpenter, you’ll contribute directly to the upkeep and improvement of hospital facilities through skilled craftsmanship and hands‑on problem solving.

• Perform journeyman‑level carpentry work, including construction, renovation, and repair of structures such as walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, windows, and doors
• Build and install wooden structures and fixtures from sketches, blueprints, and plans
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings and complete necessary maintenance and repairs
• Construct and assemble concrete forms, estimate materials, and assist with pouring and finishing concrete work
• Operate and maintain a variety of carpentry tools and equipment, including power saws, sanders, and drill presses
• Erect scaffolding and complete roofing work using shingles, roofing paper, or other materials

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Completion of an approved carpentry apprenticeship program is preferred.
• Experience: Four (4) years of experience performing a variety of rough and finished carpentry work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Knowledge &
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Strong knowledge of carpentry methods, materials, tools, and building codes
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and technical drawings
  • Skilled in estimating labor and material needs
  • Ability to work independently and provide guidance to helpers when needed

This position offers the opportunity to apply your trade skills in a meaningful healthcare setting, supporting the infrastructure that enables quality patient care every day.

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.