Construction Carpenter

About the role

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is seeking a Carpenter to construct, repair, and maintain wooden structures within our facilities. This position involves assisting with general maintenance activities as directed.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, repairs, and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, equipment, partitions, and other parts of buildings using hand and power tools as assigned.
• Affords support to general maintenance activities as directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years minimum experience in carpentry related work.
• Must be able to travel to village work sites occasionally.
• Alaska Journeyman Carpenter certification preferred.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License.
• Exposure to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment.
• May be exposed to toxic chemicals.
• Works in precarious or high locations (ladders, scaffolding, etc.).

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Skills

• Proficiency in carpentry tools and techniques.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The starting hourly pay for this position is $18.89.

Schedule

This position is full-time and temporary, with 40 hours per week.