A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

To perform skilled work in the fabrication, installation and repair of structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, plastics, composition material and wallboard.

** Note: this position will be heavily focused on flooring repair and installation.  Candidates with these related skillsets and experience are highly desired; the position will be filled by the best qualified candidate. 

Cut, shape and smooth wooden components, using handtools and power tools, including sanders, jointer, routers, planers, saws, drill press and drills.

Assemble, install, and repair structures and fixtures, including floors, walls, partitions, molding, window sash, cement forms, frames, platforms, baseboard, scaffolding, shoring, suspended ceilings, blackboards, bulletin boards, doors, and built-in bookcases, desks, and counters, using nails, screws, bolts, glue, clamps, braces and carpentry tools.

Cut, shape and assemble wood sections according to blueprints or sketches.

Lay floors, including asphalt tile.

Install interior and exterior trim.

Install and repair hardware, including hinges, lock units, venetian blinds, latches and door closures.

Alter or repair furniture or fixtures, including chairs, desks, cabinets and bookcases.

Set up, adjust and clean portable carpentry equipment.

Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and job specifications.

Determine type and dimensions of wood stock to be used.

Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.

Journeyman Carpenter License

Minimum of 5 years recent commercial carpentry work experience.

Considerable working knowledge of door hardware and exit devices.

Ability to determine type and dimensions of materials such as wood, acrovyn, laminate, and solid surface materials.

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Considerable knowledge of the tools, methods and materials used in carpentry.

Reasonable manual strength and dexterity.

This position will require the ability to work from ladders and scaffolding.

Must be able to fulfill the requirements necessary to drive a University vehicle.

Ability to frame metal stud and drywall.

Journeyman Carpenter License

Sunday - Thursday

5:00am - 1:30pm

Hospital Maintenance seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

This posting is for a position supporting inpatient rooms and do-it-now workflow that will require daily reprioritization, a fast paced environment, and a collaborative team approach to completing work.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working remotely.   More information on this new policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.