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Carpenter, Senior

Duke University
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Mar 2026
💰 $35,750/yr

About the role

 

Bring your carpentry expertise to a role that keeps critical Medical Center facilities safe, functional, and reliable.

 

Be You.

 

Perform journeyman level carpentry and maintenance work in the maintenance and repair of Medical Center facilities.

 

Work Arrangement – On-Site

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education/Training - High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

 

Experience - Work requires 3 to 5 years of broad experience in construction or maintenance carpentry to acquire knowledge of the methods and techniques of the carpentry trade.

 

EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - Valid N.C. Driver's license and a driving history acceptable under the guidelines of the Safe Driving Policy.

 

Be You.

 

Work Performed

 

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned and a more comprehensive task list may be provided.

 

  • Perform journeyman level carpentry work in the maintenance and repair of Medical Center buildings, additions, and fixtures to include floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, and screens; repair or make adjustments to items or fixtures as needed, to include doors and door closures, stair treads, flooring, furniture, shelving and cabinets.
  • Use appropriate carpentry and woodworking tools to complete assignments; use all appropriate safety precautions and protective equipment when using such tools and when carrying out assignments; ensure a safe work environment; ensure compliance with Medical Center and OSHA safety regulations.
  • Plan work ensuring adequate materials and labor to complete repairs in timely and efficient manner; report unusual issues to supervisor.
  • Monitor and inspect work to ensure compliance the applicable codes and procedures; complete or direct any rework or modifications.
  • Complete required documentation to include, but not limited to, work order forms, inventory/order forms, and corrective/preventive maintenance documents; use computer software as applicable to maintenance and repair activities plus various employee training, payroll and compliance requirements.

 

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

 

  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
  • Ability to write simple correspondence. 
  • Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one or small group situations with customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Must respect the privacy of patients and maintain the confidentiality of any patient information related to their treatment. 
  • Ability to complete daily records, logs, and time sheets.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. 
  • The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel and crouch.
  • The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders or stairs.  
  • The employee must regularly li

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