BFT Carpenter

BFT Carpenter Massachusetts General Hospital United States, Massachusetts, Somerville 399 Revolution Drive (Show on map) May 11, 2026 Summary Under supervision, performs routine carpentry tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of wood structures, fixtures, and furnishings according to blueprints, drawings, and specific instructions. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions

• Performs general carpentry tasks such as demolishing and rebuilding walls, installing suspended ceilings, installing drywall, and so forth.
• Designs, builds, installs, and/or repairs shelves, bulletin boards, desk tops, cabinets, partitions, and so forth according to blueprints or drawings.
• Installs doors, frames, windows, and wall shelves. Hangs doors, sets frames, and fixes door closers and hinges.
• Builds a variety of fixtures on request, such as picture frames and coat racks.
• Estimates the time required and supplies needed for carpentry projects.
• Operates hand and power tools such as saws, lathes, handsaws, sanders, drills, drill presses, hammers, and so forth.
• Performs minor repairs to hospital furniture, including broken chairs, desks, etc.
• On a quarterly basis, inspect & repair all patient rooms, corridors, and stairwells. Education Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Related Field of Study preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Direct carpentry experience in wood constructions, maintenance, and repair 3-5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of carpentry skills, such as cabinet making.
• Must be able to operate safely and efficiently a variety of hand and power tools.
• Work requires the ability to regularly lift lumber, doors, and other heavy items (over 70 lbs.).
• Must be physically able to use a respirator.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations in order to read and interpret drawings and sketches and complete accurate measurements. Physical Requirements Standing Constantly (67-100%) Walking Constantly (67-100%) Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs
• 35lbs Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs
• 35lbs Pushing Frequently (34-66%) Pulling Frequently (34-66%) Climbing Occasionally (3-33%) Balancing Constantly (67-100%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Occasionally (3-33%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision•Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision•Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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