Facility Improvement Technician

MU healthcare is looking for a talented and dedicated Carpenter to join our exceptional team! If you have a passion for craftsmanship and take pride in your attention to detail, this is the perfect role for you. As a skilled journey-level professional, you'll bring life to our spaces.  From wall installations to floor coverings, your hands-on skills in painting, plastering, and wall covering projects will elevate our facilities to new heights. Join us in crafting spaces that promote healing, compassion, and comfort for our patients, making a real difference in their lives and the community we serve.  

Location: Columbia, MO 

Shift:  11pm – 7:30am, 1week--Tuesday-Saturday; 2 week--Sunday –Thursday 

Department:  Plant Engineering 

Salary Range:  $22.04 - $30.09 (Pay based on experience); $3 per hour night differential

Union Bid Period: 3/4/24 to 3/8/24 

ABOUT US 

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals — including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital — and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.  

As an MU Health Care employee, you’ll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career. 

Learn more about MU Health Care.                Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.  

Employee Benefits 

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one. 

•  Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays. 

• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years. 

• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%). 

• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more. 

See a comprehensive list of benefits here .   

Essential Functions: 

• Perform skilled carpentry work in the maintenance, repair, alteration and construction of buildings, facilities, structures and equipment; assure compliance with building, health and safety codes, and standards. Construct, form, frame, finish, maintain and repair various items and woodwork such as partitions, forms, cabinets, doors, shelving, fixtures, furniture, countertops, 
  tables, decks, stairways, cases, scaffolding and fences; construct and maintain walls, floors, ceilings and roofs as directed. 
• Operate and maintain a variety of carpentry equipment including saws, shapers, routers, lathes, drills, grinders 
  and various hand and power tools used in the trade. 
• Prep interior and exterior surfaces for painting and wallpaper hanging; mix and apply paints, and other finishes using brushes, rollers and spray machines.  Install and finish sheetrock and plastering as needed. 
• Install, replace or repair flooring materials – wood, synthetic, roll goods, carpet, seamless floor, ceiling grid, cove base, wall treatments – paint, wall covering, protective panels, edges, fasteners, and coatings. 
• Plan, organize and lay out assigned tasks; draw rough sketches, plans and working drawings of construction jobs; interpret plans, diagrams, blueprints, sketches, specifications, and work orders. 
• Participate in department-wide projects and assist other trades workers with maintenance and repair projects as directed. 
• May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents 

Required Qualifications: 

• Four (4) years of experience at the journey level in one of the applicable trades; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. 

• Personal driver license; class F or higher for Missouri residents. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associates degree, vocational training, or apprenticeship. 

• Five (5) years of work experience in a healthcare or construction setting. 

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.