Carpenter

Hilton Sandestin Beach prides itself on providing each guest with the very best service. To do this, we must attract and retain only the very best team members to join us on our very special and singular journey.

While our guests are the lifeblood of our business, our team members are the heart and soul that allows our hotel to thrive.

Working with Hilton Sandestin Beach means working with a group of leaders committed to your success and your future.

Position Purpose :

To construct, maintain and dismantle structures, furniture, woodwork and other related items such as : doors, folding walls, windows, ceilings, tile, sheetrock and hardware throughout the facility to ensure an attractive and well-maintained facility.

Essential Functions :

Maintain and repair doors, furniture, hardware, windows, hang artwork and headboards, etc. Climb on ladders, stoop, push or pull heavy furniture, and grasp hand tools.

Visually inspect, diagnose problems, take measurements and make necessary adjustments to items such as door hardware to ensure safe, smooth operation of guest rooms, public space and back of the house facilities.

This will involve the extension of arms to replace ceiling tiles, lifting and positioning of sheetrock, replacing chair rails and corner moldings, kneeling to repair wood floors and Formica work.

Perform shop work to repair or build furniture. Identify types and grades of wood measure and be familiar with hardware materials available to the carpentry trade.

Experience in using shop equipment such as : table saw, drill press, band saw, electric planer and router are required. With the materials and tools available, the individual must be able to build cabinets, shelving units and fabricate furniture parts for repairs.

The individual will be required to lift materials up to 80 lbs, and have finger dexterity to manipulate switches, operate fine hand tools and adjust and maintain equipment.

Supportive Functions :

• Receive lumber deliveries and clean workshops.
• Construct various signs and props and hang items such as signs and banners.
• Due to the nature of the business, the carpenter may be required to do other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor such as assisting other trades or erecting partitions and walls.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability :

• Good product knowledge of lumber (i.e. grade and types), hardware and other related supplies.
• Knowledge of local building codes.
• Skill in use of power and hand tools, such as planner, table saw, drill press, chisels, rasps, etc.
• Basic English language communication skills in order to read blueprints and mechanical drawings, communicate with co-workers and fully comprehend job assignments.
• Basic trade mathematical skills in order to calculate quantities of materials.
• Ability to grasp, lift or carry items weighing up to 80 lbs. occasionally above head.
• Ability to reach above head and support items such as wood, ceiling tiles, etc.
• Ability to push and pull objects or materials weighing up to 500 lbs. with our without wheeled assistance.
• Ability to climb ladders, occasionally working at heights above 30 feet.
• Ability to perform tasks consistently while bending, stooping, kneeling or standing while supporting additional weight of up to 80 lbs.

Experience :

Previous experience in carpentry, woodworking or cabinet making, and blueprint reading.

Other :

Due to the seasonal and business nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules and hours to reflect the staffing needs of the hotel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.