Carpenter

At Hilton Sandestin Beach, we believe that exceptional service begins with an exceptional team. To deliver the best experiences for our guests, we seek out talented individuals who share our passion and vision. Our team members are the driving force behind everything we do, and their dedication is what allows us to create memorable moments for every guest. By joining Hilton Sandestin Beach, you become part of a community of leaders focused on your personal growth and long-term success.

What We Offer

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Free daily meal service (lunch or dinner)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About the Role

To construct, maintain, and dismantle structures, furniture, woodwork, and other related items such as doors, folding walls, windows, ceilings, tile, sheetrock, and hardware throughout the facility to ensure an attractive and well-maintained facility.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Maintains and repairs doors, furniture, hardware, windows, hangs artwork, headboards, etc.
• Ability to climb on ladders, stoop, push or pull heavy furniture, and grasp hand tools.
• Ability to visually inspect, diagnose problems, take measurements, and make necessary adjustments to items such as door hardware to ensure safe, smooth operation of guestrooms, public space, and back-of-house facilities. This will involve the extension of arms to replace ceiling tiles, lifting and positioning of sheetrock, replacing chair rails and corner moldings, kneeling to repair wood floors and Formica work.
• Performs shop work to repair or build furniture.
• Identifies types and grades of wood in addition to the ability to measure and be familiar with hardware materials available to the carpentry trade.
• Uses shop equipment such as: table saw, drill press, band saw, electric planner, and router.
• Ability to build cabinets, shelving units, and fabricate furniture parts for repairs with the materials and tools available.

Supportive Functions

• Receives lumber deliveries and cleans workshop.
• Constructs various signs and props as well as hangs items such as signs and banners.
• Due to the nature of the business, the carpenter may be required to do other duties and special projects, as assigned by the supervisor, such as assisting other trades or erecting partitions and walls.

Requirements

• Good product knowledge of lumber (grade, types, etc.), hardware, and other related supplies.
• Knowledge of local building codes.
• Skills in use of power and hand tools, such as planner, table saw, drill press, chisels, rasps, etc.
• Basic English language communication skills in order to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, communicate with co-workers, and fully comprehend job assignments.
• Basic trade mathematical skills in order to calculate quantities of materials.
• Ability to grasp, lift, or carry items weighing up to 80 lbs. occasionally above head.
• Ability to reach above head and support items such as wood, ceiling tiles, etc.
• Ability to push and pull objects or materials weighing up to 500 lbs. with wheeled assistance.
• Ability to climb ladders, occasionally working at heights above 30 feet.
• Ability to perform tasks consistently while bending, stooping, kneeling, or standing while supporting additional weight of up to 80 lbs.
• Finger dexterity to manipulate switches, operate fine hand tools, and adjust and maintain equipment.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education, training, or experience of at least five years that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in carpentry, woodworking, cabinet making, and blueprint reading.

Due to the seasonal and business nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules and hours to reflect the staffing needs of the hotel.