Carpenter Lead

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Job Opportunity

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 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 is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness 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.

Job Summary

Works under the supervision of Manager in performing cost estimates, ordering materials and supplies, processing invoices, scheduling and overseeing the work of a group of journeyman carpenters and contractors who perform the following functions, as well as perform these functions themselves : 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
• Adherence to all local and national codes, standards, and regulations
• Participation in any Medical Center orange or yellow alert
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Responsibility for accomplishing all Preventive Maintenance Work Requests
• Responsibility for accomplishing all Trouble Call Work Requests
• Responsibility for accomplishing all Work Order Work Requests
• Responsibility for completing all assigned Estimate Requests
• Responsible for the timely ordering of materials and supplies and processing of invoices
• Responsible for providing input on manpower and material resources as well as scheduling
• Responsible for insuring journeyman carpenters and contractors working under your supervision are performing adequately
• Other duties as assigned

Core Accountabilities

Core Capabilities

Position Qualifications

Responsibilities : Relevant Work Experience

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE / Vets / Disabled.