Carpenter/Locksmith

General Summary of Position

Job Summary :

Constructs, repairs, and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, locks, doors, partitions, and other parts of hospital building using hand and power tools.

Performs construction, renovation, and other types of carpentry work. Paints facilities and equipment. Assists with general maintenance activities as directed.

Primary Duties :

Constructs and maintains building woodwork such as bins, counters, benches, stairs, and doors. Cuts and shapes parts of furniture.

Constructs and maintains lock fitting sequence throughout the facility. Which includes but not limited to, laying out hardware and keying sequence for new construction to meet all applicable codes.

• May maintain all door related hardware including closures, hinges, and all other Life Safety Devices. Performs annual inspections of all doors within the facility to ensure compliance with all applicable codes.
• Operates woodworking machines such as band saw, mortiser, drill press, power saw, joiner, shaper, and wood lathe. Operates power hand tools and stationary tools.
• Cabinetry and shelving, including replacement of broken or missing hardware; mixing and applying paints and other coatings;

patching wall surfaces with drywall compound, masonry, and Firestop; installing ceiling and floor tile; adjusting doors, etc.

Also responsible for fire stopping penetrations in fire related structures. Performs shop fabrication of custom cabinetry, shelving, and built-in furnishings.

Reads and works from schematic drawings, sketches, and specifications to determine procedures for construction or repair.

Must be able to transfer dimensions to materials for the purpose of fabrication and design.

• Performs lock related duties including but not limited to : Controlling of master key, pinning of locks, repair of lock system, cutting key's, maintaining records of key distribution and repairs articles of furniture such as cabinets, chairs, storage fixtures, and office equipment.
• Performs renovation and minor construction work such as removing and installing walls, installing doors and fixtures, applying wall and floor finishes, and fabricating metal stud assemblies.
• Performs shop fabrication and repair of custom cabinetry, shelving, and built-in furnishings. Reads and works from blueprints, sketches, and specifications to determine procedure for constructing cabinets, furniture, and other wooden articles and for performing renovations.

Performs design, layout, and fabrication of woodwork. Measures and marks in prescribed dimensions to perform tasks or to make layouts from blueprints.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent required.
• Vocational school graduation required.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program required.
• 3-4 years 4 years related experience in construction and / or finished carpentry required.
• Broad knowledge of the locksmith and hardware that is affiliated with hospital maintenance and construction.

Why MedStar Health?

At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered.

We live up to this promise through :

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research.

Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.

As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team.

Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.

MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws.

If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.