Carpenter

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Repairs and fabricates or builds structural woodwork and wood equipment; performs corrective and preventative maintenance work.

• Assists in planning and completing carpentry projects, interprets building layout diagrams or blueprints, communicates project needs to external contractors, estimates costs of jobs, and requisitions supplies.

• Builds, repairs, and installs woodwork including counters, cabinets, benches, floors, doors, framework, and trim for organizational facilities ensuring completed work conforms to proper procedures, accreditation guidelines, and standards of quality and safety.

• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance including cleaning gutters, caulking windows, repairing furniture, and replacing tiles; installs plastic laminates, window trimmings, and door locks and closures.

• Completes service order forms and records work performed, duration, and materials used.

• Maintains shop facilities and equipment required for maintenance repairs and safety.

• Utilizes Boys Town vehicle to transport supplies and equipment to work locations.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out the Father Flanagan's Boys' Home mission.

• Directs all activities towards the fulfillment of the Boys Town mission

• Directs all actions to reflect the values and principles of Boys Town

• Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and ethical behavior

• Maintains regular, reliable and predictable attendance

• Supports other members of the management team and their work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of a broad range of construction and remodeling practices, techniques, tools, equipment, and safety procedures.

• Mathematical skills to calculate specifications and costs and the ability to read blueprints and understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.

• Skills in installation, repair, or restoration of wood and other construction materials.

• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner.

• Ability to organize assigned tasks for completion.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in all phases of carpentry or woodworking required.

• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.

• On-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support and must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Vocational training preferred.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.  A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.  Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.   Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.  We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.