Find your calling at Mercy! This is a skilled position requiring minimal supervision, and advanced knowledge of carpentry and painting. The Carpenter/Painter position will support mid-sized and large hospital campuses and will provide the necessary skill to maintain and repair various architectural finishes throughout the hospital and other medical buildings. Utilizes exceptional customer service and communication skills. The purpose of this position is to ensure a safe working environment and support an exceptional Environment of Care for Mercy. Position Details: We’re a Little Different Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.” Overview: This is a skilled position requiring minimal supervision, and advanced knowledge of carpentry and painting. The Carpenter/Painter position will support mid-sized and large hospital campuses and will provide the necessary skill to maintain and repair various architectural finishes throughout the hospital and other medical buildings. Utilizes exceptional customer service and communication skills. The purpose of this position is to ensure a safe working environment and support an exceptional Environment of Care for Mercy. Qualifications: Minimum Required Qualifications Education: None Licensure: • Valid Driver’s License for all Mercy locations • Fire door maintenance training program with certificate of completion. Incumbents must have training. New hires will be required to complete training within 90 days of employment. • UL fire stop training with certificate of completion. Incumbents must have training. New hires will be required to complete training within 90 days of employment. Experience: 1 to 3 years commercial experience working as a carpenter and or painter. Other Skills and Knowledge: • Requires oral and written communication skills to communicate with customers and follow instructions. • Verbal ability required to read and understand technical manuals. • Numerical ability required to make calculations for testing, installation, measurement, estimation and repair of equipment. • Ability to prioritize work assignments, conceptualize and formulate finished product. • Form perception is required when measuring and installing parts and equipment. • Spatial ability required to understand forms and relationships when working from blueprints or specifications. • Requires knowledge and use of various computer software such as Outlook, TMS and/or Nuvolo. • Ability to manage time and materials efficiently. Completes work assignments in a high-quality manner and the lowest cost to Mercy. • Requires exceptional customer service skills and ability to achieve department goals. • Requires general manual dexterity, basic math knowledge, and mechanical aptitude. • Exposure to extreme temperatures, electric shock, and loud noise. • Incumbent must achieve favorable results on both oral and written competency exam prior to advancing to Carpenter/Painter III. Preferred Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 2 or more years of training in a Technical or Vocational School. Experience: 5 or more years working as a painter and or carpenter in a healthcare, educational, or industrial setting. Certification/Registration: T raining in NFPA 80 regulations for fire door inspection and maintenance. Training in UL standards for fire stopping. Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
See More Details >>Location: Springfield, MA Category: Facilities Posted On: Thu Oct 16 2025 Job Description: This position assists and takes direction from carpenters to maintain buildings and related structures applying carpentry techniques and using carpentry tools to construct, alter, repair, and/or install walls, stairs, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, etc., erect and dismantle staging and scaffolding, and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to perform carpentry work for the maintenance, repair, and/or alteration of state buildings and related structures. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Maintains buildings and related structures applying carpentry techniques and using carpentry tools to construct, alter, repair, and/or install walls, stairs, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, roofs, gutters, locks, air conditioners, mail slots, handicapped chair rails and ramps, shelving, etc. • Performs structural repairs, alterations, or improvement work as needed. • Performs related work such as making window and door screens, drilling holes in signs, cleaning and sharpening various tools and equipment, painting, carpet install, drywall install, and acoustical tile replacement and/or installation. Additional Duties: • Removal and installation of signage. • Removal and installation of flooring types and related flooring components (e.g. carpet, including carpet tiles and broadloom, vct, rubber flooring, stair treads, transition strips, etc.) and preparation of subfloors as needed. • General painting, with proper wall prep. • Responds to daily work orders when time allows. • OSHA Certification (10 or 30 hour) a plus. • Lead Paint Certification a plus. • Familiarity with environmental issues a plus (e.g. asbestos, lead). Job Requirements: • Knowledge of the principles and techniques of carpentry. • Knowledge of and experience with the types and uses of material used in carpentry. • Knowledge of and experience with the safety practices and procedures followed in carpentry. • Knowledge of and experience with the types and uses of safety equipment used in carpentry. • Knowledge of and experience working with small handheld tools such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers, chisels, drills, etc. • Knowledge of and experience working with small measurement devices such as calipers, levels, rulers, steel squares, etc. • Knowledge of and experience working with handheld power tools such as table saws, chop saws, radial arm saws, drills, power hammers, etc. • Ability to follow oral and written instructions. • As a member of the Project Team the primary responsibility will be providing support for special projects. • Must have basic knowledge of building codes and requirements and permitting process. EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position. Additional Information: Salary: $19.00 per hour, Part Time 18.5 hours per week Benefits: No Union: Non Union Grant Funded: No Closing Date: Open Until Filled All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa. INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING: Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.
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See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with projections indicating an 8% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Springfield, MA, earn an average of $1,511 per week, with an annual overtime average of $48,320. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $83,496 annually for experienced professionals.
