Carpenter/Painter

General Summary

Prepares, levels and paints surfaces. Performs various carpentry duties.

Corporate Philosophy Statement

It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy.

Essential Functions

• Works in the following fields under general supervision: Carpentry – constructs, alters and repairs rafters, walls, doors, paneling, windows, furniture, trim and framing.
• Refinishes doors, woodwork and furniture with appropriate stain and varnish.
• Painting – applies paint by way of accepted coating methods, including preparation and leveling of surfaces.

Marginal Functions

• Moves and stores furniture – transports furniture and equipment from one location to another without damaging.
• Performs snow removal.

Minimum Knowledge Skills And Abilities Required

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations.
• Possession of a valid Iowa driver’s license.
• At least one year carpentry and painting experience.

Working Conditions

• Subject to both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside.
• Subject to extreme cold: temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour such as when doing snow removal.
• Subject to extreme heat: temperatures above 100 degrees for period of more than one hour such as when working on external surfaces.
• Subject to noise from power tools, fans, compressors and other loud equipment.
• Subject to hazards such as working with electrical currents, working around moving mechanical parts, climbing on scaffolding, riding on tractors, using chemicals for snow removal, etc.
• Subject to atmospheric conditions: one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: chemicals used in cleaning, wood dust and fumes from glues, etc.

Physical Activity Requirements

• Constant: Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions, Standing, Pushing/Pulling, Kneeling, Walking, Lifting, Climbing.

Physical Demand Requirements

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Intellectual/Emotional Requirements

• Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with employees, residents and visitors and satisfactory job performance despite the stress of a hospital work environment.
• Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity.
• Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria.
• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

Our Commitment

• Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.
• We grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.