About this role
Maintenance Carpenter
Mercy Ships is an international charity that brings hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor through state-of-the-art hospital ships. Since 1978, our volunteer crew—made up of medical professionals and skilled workers from over 60 nations—has delivered free surgeries and medical care to over 2.8 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, transforming lives one patient and one port at a time. Join our global team of over 3,000 volunteers and help us change lives daily.
About this role
The Maintenance Carpenter is responsible for assisting in general repair and renovation of ship spaces and equipment. Working out of a dedicated workshop, the Maintenance Carpenter responds to work requests as well as tasks assigned by the Chief Officer, primarily working on safety issues, and occasionally working on special projects bringing a lot of job satisfaction!
What you will contribute
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE)
- Knowledge of the Company Safety Management System as it applies to responsibilities involved in this position
- Follow all standing, general, and night orders given by the Master, as well as all international maritime regulations
- Emergency duties as assigned according to the posted Muster Lists
Technical
- General repairs of vessel’s accommodation including carpentry, flooring, and furnishings work
- Maintain the Carpentry shop and associated equipment
- Assist in the mooring of the ship as requested
Mission Support
- Share in the support and furtherance of the Christian community through lifestyle and exhortation
- Serve the crew at large by staying visible and interactive
For This Role, You Will Need
STCW Certifications
- Certificate of Proficiency in accordance with STCW VI/1 Basic Training
- Certificate of Proficiency in accordance with STCW VI/6-1 Security Awareness
- Certificate of Examination in accordance with STCW I/9 Medical Fitness and Minimum In-Service Eyesight
Mission and Community
- Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision and committed to its core values
- Able to live in and contribute to community life, requiring stable and healthy interpersonal skills
Administrative
- Competent in Windows, Microsoft Office Programs, and general file/folder management tasks
- Ability to communicate proficiently in English in both written and verbal forms
Education and Experience
- Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding Program for commitments longer than 1 year
- Experience as a finish carpenter, general carpenter, or handyman work
- Experience in the use of various carpentry/power tools
The experience of a lifetime is calling.
More than 1,200 volunteers from over 60 nations serve with Mercy Ships each year.
At Mercy Ships, we are proud to be recognized around the world for the life-changing surgeries and training we deliver. We could not achieve this without our dedicated community of talented volunteers.