Truman Medical Centers, a two-hospital, 600-bed, not-for-profit healthcare system, is the largest and most comprehensive safety net healthcare provider in Jackson County and Kansas City, Mo. TMC serves as the pri­mary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry and Pharmacy.

Our Hospital Hill campus is located in the UMKC Health Sciences District: a premier academic health district engaging in cutting-edge biomedical research and entrepreneurship, delivering state-of-the science health care, and educating the next generation of health care professionals. Recognized as a critical area resource for advanced specialized healthcare, TMC is constantly working to deliver the best pos­sible medical care for our patients. Quality, innovation, team­work and attention to detail are at the heart of all we do. TMC’s tagline is: “Better. For Everyone.” It is a simple state­ment, but it has profound significance. It is what we stand for, it is the focus of our work, and it is our promise to our patients. 

The Carpenter provides journeyman level carpentry skills and knowledge to construct, alter, and repair hospital structures, furniture, equipment, and fixtures made of wood or similar materials. Work instructions may be written or oral and are accompanied by sketches or drawings.  Operates various types of woodworking equipment.  Work is inspected during the process and upon completion.  Receives direction or instruction on a daily basis regarding tasks to be completed and priorities.

Required Skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or the equivalent preferred and two years experience as a journeyman carpenter required. 
• Must be member of local carpenters' union. 
• Working knowledge of pertinent sections of municipal building codes required. 
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the carpentry trade required. 
• Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the carpentry trade required. 
• Must be able to work from written and oral instructions, sketches, and drawings.
• If driving is a requirement of the employee, he/she must meet the requirements specified in the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and must continue to meet these requirements as a condition of employment.  
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance to carry equipment and supplies. 
• Must assist in lifting objects greater than 50 pounds. 
• Good dexterity, balance, and coordination required to work from ladders and scaffolding. 
• Position requires standing, lifting, climbing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending, pulling, squatting, and walking. 
• Must be able to wear half mask respirator to comply with OSHA requirements.

Required Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or the equivalent preferred and two years experience as a journeyman carpenter required. 
• Must be member of local carpenters' union. 
• Working knowledge of pertinent sections of municipal building codes required. 
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the carpentry trade required. 
• Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the carpentry trade required. 
• Must be able to work from written and oral instructions, sketches, and drawings.
• If driving is a requirement of the employee, he/she must meet the requirements specified in the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and must continue to meet these requirements as a condition of employment.  
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance to carry equipment and supplies. 
• Must assist in lifting objects greater than 50 pounds. 
• Good dexterity, balance, and coordination required to work from ladders and scaffolding. 
• Position requires standing, lifting, climbing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending, pulling, squatting, and walking. 
• Must be able to wear half mask respirator to comply with OSHA requirements.