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Carpenter I - Main Campus/In-house construction

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Jul 2025

About the role

Pay Range

$46.52-$74.52

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. 

 

Job Description

MSK is seeking a Carpenter to join our team. The Carpenter will perform routine and specialized carpentry tasks to construct, repair and maintain the condition and appearance of hospital building, facilities and furniture.

 

Role Overview:

  • Assess job to be accomplished: review blueprints, diagrams, work orders; discusses project with customer; take measurements; determine appropriate materials to be used; gather equipment; tools and materials needed; prepares work area
  • Build, repair and install as directed within the capabilities of the trade, such as: furniture, walls, counters, shelving, ceiling systems, flooring , scaffolding
  • Respond to customer service questions or request demonstrating courteous and professional customer service
  • Maintain a clean, orderly and secure work environment. Ensure proper care and use of tools, equipment, supplies and materials
  • Take necessary precautions to comply with institutional, departmental, or regulatory agency safety requirements

Key Qualifications & Core Skills:

  • Vocational trade school or equivalent
  • Sufficient knowledge to handle assignments of routine and non routine difficulty with minimal supervision
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
  • Ability to comprehend blueprints, technical drawings/renderings
  • Mathematical ability to calculate angles, estimate materials required, etc
  • Ability to operate a variety of power tools, equipment and hand tools

Additional Informaton:

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm (must be flexible/subject to change depending on workload)

Location:1275 York Ave (Main Campus)

Reort to Senior Project Manager, Construction

 

Helpful Links:

  • MSK Compensation Philosophy
  • Review Our Greats Benefits Offerings

 

 

Pay Range $46.52-$74.52

 

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Closing

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.  

 

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