Carpenter

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

8/12/2026

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

410040

Job Title:

Carpenter

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The nature of the services provided by this position may affect UW Health Patients, Visitors, Employees and departments. A wide variety of both internal and external relationships are involved in carrying out the duties of this position.

This position performs Carpenter duties under the supervision of the Building Trades Supervisor for Maintenance & Engineering Building Trades Carpenter Shop, for UW Health.

Maintenance & Engineering Services is committed to the highest standard of Customer Relations principles. Team members will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with patients, visitors and fellow staff members. . The Hospital and Clinic operations requires quicker than normal response to system and equipment failures. The hours worked often require emergency response, frequently without immediate direct assistance from supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Must be able to effectively identify, remove, repair, or replace components of the following systems that have become old, worn, damaged, broken or missing. All work must be done in compliance with Federal/State/OSHA Laws, Rules & regulations and in accordance to UW Health Policy & Procedures.

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In accordance with the blueprint, drawings/sketches, schematics, written specifications etc. perform carpentry journeywork in accordance to practices and procedures consistent with the carpentry trade.

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Demolition: Installation of temp. barriers for dust, noise, etc. Removal of and proper disposal of existing systems etc.

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Installation: The layout and installation of all systems shall be done in accordance with accepted common practices and procedures of the carpentry industry. All work shall be square, plumb, and true. Craftsmanship will be of the highest quality. All work shall comply with Federal, State, etc. rules/regulations, building codes.

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In accordance with the blueprint, drawings/sketches, schematics, written specifications etc. perform carpentry journeywork in accordance to practices and procedures consistent with the carpentry trade used in a shop setting. Layout work, sizing of materials and assembly of casework, countertops, shelf unit, etc. shall be square, plumb, and true and be of the highest craftsmanship.

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Casework/shelf units: Solid wood, Wood veneer, Plastic laminated.

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Countertops: Solid wood, Wood veneer, Plastic laminate, Solid surface.

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Open shelves.

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Custom units.

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Furniture: Tables, Desks, etc.

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Areas of work to include but not limited to the systems, etc. listed below.

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Ceiling Systems: Drywall: 1. suspended drywall furring tees, metal joist; 2. Acoustical: -lay-in ceiling panels; metal pan; spline.

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Wall Systems: Metal stud and drywall; Load bearing/non-load bearing; Fire rated partitions: -use of properly rated components, -application of firestopping; Non fire rated partitions; Shielded partitions: -lead lined X-ray, -RF MRI, imaging, etc.; Installation of: -backing for wall mounted items: -wall protection, wood & vinyl, -corner protection, -vinyl base; Acoustical wall treatments, to include but not limited to Sound Soak.

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Floors: Concrete: 1. Prep for surface fillers, levelers, grouts, etc.; 2. Prep for thru slab penetrations both reinforced and firestopping. 3. Cutting, chipping, grinding for flush installation of equipment mounting plates; 4. Placement of fillers, levelers, grouts, etc. on existing concrete surfaces; 5. Placement of concrete in thru slab penetrations; 6. Prep masonry surfaces for the installations of all types of floor coverings, to include but not limited to items listed under Floor Coverings. Floor coverings: 1. Vinyl Composition Tile; 2. Carpet; 3. Sheet Vinyl: -heat welded seams, -chemical welded seams, -flash coved; 4. Sheet Rubber; 5. Ceramic Tile; 6. Quarry Tile.

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Casework: Manufactured or Custom-built cabinets/shelf units: Solid Wood, Wood Veneer, Plastic laminated: -doors: hinged, folding, sliding, etc.; -drawers; -hardware: hinges, slides, guides, catches, pulls, knobs, locks, standards, shelf clips etc. Modular furniture systems, to include but not limited to: -Techline, -BSI, -Hamilton. Open Shelving using light, regular, or heavy-duty standards & brackets. Countertops and surrounds: Solid wood; Wood veneer; Plastic laminated; Solid Surface: -Corian, -Surrell.

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Doors: Fire rated & non-fire rated: Solid core wood; Hollow metal; Wood folding; Vinyl folding; Rolling shutter; Shielded: -lead lined, X-Ray, -RF MRI, and imaging. Hardware: locksets: key & knob, mortise, hinges & pivots, closures: -hold opens, -catches, -stops, -exit devices: fire rated & non-fire rated.

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New installation of, removal of &/or relocation of Marking boards, bulletin boards, chalk boards, display cases, coat hooks, clocks, pictures/art work, Hardware and security devices.

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Must keep accurate, up to date records, to include but not limited to; daily time slips, service requests, materials used, forms/permits.

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Has thorough knowledge of WI building codes, occupational hazards and safety precautions as related to the carpentry trade and keeps current in same.

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Participate in the 24/7 emergency On-Call rotation

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Non-Clinical

JOB REQUIREMENTS

No minimum education

Required

Four year carpenter apprenticeship

Preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

1 year

as a journeyman carpenter

Required

Must possess a current, valid driver’s license issued by the individual’s state of residence. Must be at least 21 years old or have a minimum of three (3) years of driving experience to operate a Personal Vehicle, Patient/Visitor Vehicle, or standard UW Health Fleet Vehicle. ​

Required

Carpenter Journey Worker certification or ability to certify equivalency of required hours for Carpenter Journey Worker

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Knowledge of all methods, procedures, practices and tools of the Carpenter trade

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Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings/sketches, schematics, and written specifications as they pertain to the Carpentry Trade. Must also have a general understanding of how they pertain to all other trades diagrams

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Must be knowledgeable of State, local building codes and life safety codes as they apply to UW Health

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Possession of good customer service skills

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Thorough knowledge of hand tools, hand held power tools, & stationary power tools, their setup, operation, maintenance, and safety precautions as related to the fabrication of all items in a shop setting

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Thorough knowledge of the materials used for fabrication, to include but not limited to: various types of dimensional lumber, plywood, laminates, solid surface materials, plastics, etc

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Thorough knowledge of the applications, methods, and procedures for all types of joinery for shop work

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Thorough knowledge of fasteners, hardware, glues and adhesives used for joinery and fabrication, and installation of all items fabricated

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Adherence to appropriate safety procedures

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Demonstrates knowledge of Hospital and departmental policies, including but not limited to: Safety & Infection Control (TB & Aspergillus precautions), Universal Rights, and Patient Rights

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Keeps current with trade training and certifications needed to perform the work of a Journey worker Carpenter

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Must be able to follow written and oral instructions

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Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications

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Critical thinking and complex problem solving skills.

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Ability to ensure compliance requirements are followed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.