General Service Technician I I Unlicensed-Carpenter

POSITION SUMMARY:Reporting to facilities management, the General Services Technician - Unlicensed Carpenter is responsible for the fabrication, installation, and repair of items associated with the carpentry field including but not limited to: doors, windows, ceilings, floors, etc.  The position also requires significant knowledge and recent full-time experience in the preparation, decoration and protection of interior and exterior surfaces of buildings.  Following standard operating procedures as continuously defined by Boston Medical Center South, complying with safety norms and regulations and meeting reasonable deadlines for efficiency, to construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter’s hand tools and power tools and conforming to local building codes including but not limited to the following:DUTIESApply of all types of primers, lacquers, paints, varnish, etc.Install doors and windows, make and install shades, repair furniture, and repairs and installs classroom fixtures.Perform all type of remodeling and repair work on interiors and exteriors of buildings.Use hand tools and operate table saws, drill presses, and other power toolsPrepare surfaces for painting by use of implements such as sandpaper, brushes, steel wool, scrapers, and/or cleaning detergents.Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, or other fillerSelects premixed paint, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.Apply paint, varnish, stain, epoxies, urethanes, enamels, lacquers, or other protective coatings using brushes, spray gun or paint rollers.Carry, set-up and move ladders, staging, and drop cloths as neededClean equipment and tools by use of solventsCut, shape, and assemble wood, composition, and/or plastic sections with shop tools and equipment such as planers, jointers, shaper, routers, sanders, and various power saws.Assemble prepared components for various structures, including chairs, desks, cabinets, bookcases, picture frames, and paneled doors.Prepare structures for finish applications by planning, shaping and sanding; using hand and power tools.Read and interpret plans, sketches, and shop drawings for milling and fabrication.Determine type and dimensions of wood stock to be used.Maintain and clean equipment and work area.Responsible for the daily preparation of the parts and tools for each day’s activities.Completes work in a timely and workman like manner.Coordinates work functions with fellow workers.Coordinate with assigned manager for the use of non-stock hospital tools and ensure they are returned to the appropriate place in a timely manner.Participate in hospital wide internal training/meetings as required.Maintain and safeguard hospital tools in a professional manner.Maintain equipment manuals and repair records.Maintain “in house” inventory of parts for emergency/off-hour repairs....