What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Improvement Technician / Carpenter position at MU Health Care?
Shift:Monday - Friday; 7am to 3:30pm
Department: Planning, Design and Construction
Compensation:
- Base Pay Range:$22.04 to $30.09 per hour, based on experience.
Union Bid Period:1/23/26 to 1/29/26
ABOUT THE JOB
ABOUT THE JOB
MU healthcare is looking for a talented and dedicated Carpenter to join our exceptional team! If you have a passion for craftsmanship and take pride in your attention to detail, this is the perfect role for you. As a skilled journey-level professional, you'll bring life to our spaces. From wall installations to floor coverings, your hands-on skills in painting, plastering, and wall covering projects will elevate our facilities to new heights. Join us in crafting spaces that promote healing, compassion, and comfort for our patients, making a real difference in their lives and the community we serve.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.
Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
- See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
- Perform skilled carpentry work in the maintenance, repair, alteration andconstruction of buildings, facilities, structures and equipment; assurecompliance with building, health and safety codes, and standards. Construct,form, frame, finish, maintain and repair various items and woodwork such aspartitions, forms, cabinets, doors, shelving, fixtures, furniture, countertops,
tables, decks, stairways, cases, scaffolding and fences; construct and maintainwalls, floors, ceilings and roofs as directed. - Operate and maintain a variety ofcarpentry equipment including saws, shapers, routers, lathes, drills, grinders
and various hand and power tools used in the trade. - Prep interior and exterior surfaces for painting and wallpaper hanging; mix andapply paints, and other finishes using brushes, rollers and spray machines. Install and finish sheetrock and plastering as needed.
- Install, replace or repair flooring materials - wood, synthetic, roll goods,carpet, seamless floor, ceiling grid, cove base, wall treatments - paint, wallcovering, protective panels, edges, fasteners, and coatings.
- Plan, organize and lay out assigned tasks; draw rough sketches, plans andworking drawings of construction jobs; interpret plans, diagrams, blueprints,sketches, specifications, and work orders.
- Participate in department-wide projects and assist other trades workers withmaintenance and repair projects as directed.
- May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined indepartment documents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Four (4) years of experience at the journey level in one of the applicabletrades; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Personal driver license; class F or higher for Missouri residents.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates degree, vocational training, or apprenticeship.
- Five (5) years of work experience in a healthcare or construction setting.
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiringdepartment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo