Carpenter Journeyman

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world.

It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated.

It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday.

Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization : Medical Carpentry

Medical Carpentry

Job Summary : JOB SUMMARY

JOB SUMMARY

Works under supervision of Manager or Lead Carpenter in performing the following functions from written and verbal instructions, sketches or plans : build, install, maintain and repair, as appropriate, existing and new structures and fixtures to include ceilings, concrete and other masonry, doors and hardware, drywall, flooring, millwork, roofs, tile, Shop equipment, walls;

performs structural remodeling, construction and demolition; performs other related duties as assigned.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintenance and upkeep of all Shop work areas, tools, equipment, etc.
• All fire alarm response activities appropriate for the Carpentry Shop.
• Adherence to all Medical Center Policies and Procedures whether they are specifically referenced in these Key Functions of not.
• Adherence to all local and national codes, standards, and regulation that cover any of the items mentioned in these Key Functions.
• Participation, as needed in any Medical Center orange or yellow alert as described in the Medical Center Safety and Disaster manual.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Responsibility for accomplishing all assigned Preventive Maintenance Work Requests in a timely manner.
• Responsibility for accomplishing all assigned Trouble Call Work Requests in a timely manner.
• Responsibility for accomplishing all assigned Work Order Work Requests in a timely manner.
• Responsible for assisting with estimate requests, material, and manpower evaluations to insure acceptable work flow is maintained.
• Other duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities :

• Organizational Impact : Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving / Complexity of work : Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge : Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.
• Team Interaction : Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others : Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.

• Builds and Maintains Relationships : Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.
• Communicates Effectively : Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion : Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.
• Solves Complex Problems : Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support : Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.

Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work : Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.

Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements : Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.

Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability : Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work / service.

• Stewards Organizational Resources : Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.
• Makes Data Driven Decisions : Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.

Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas : Willingly proposes / accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.

• Applies Technology : Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.
• Adapts to Change : Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications :

Responsibilities : Certifications :

Certifications : Work Experience :

Work Experience :

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level : 5 years

5 years

Education :

High School Diploma or GED

Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.

EOE / AA / Women / Minority / Vets / Disabled