renovation helper

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Outdoors. At heights. Underground. Confined spaces. Noisy. Dangerous. Dusty. Cold/refrigerated. Hot.

Work setting:

Urban area. Various locations. High-rise building construction sites. Construction site.

Tasks:

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt.
• Help medical examiner in charge.
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs.
• Level earth to fine grade specifications.
• Pave and rake asphalt.
• Assist in demolishing buildings.
• Clean and pile salvaged materials.
• Perform routine maintenance work.
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants.
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites.
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction.
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites.

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Bobcats.
• Circular saws.
• Concrete saws.
• Beltcretes.
• Jackhammers.
• Air compressors.
• Air guns.
• Nail guns.
• Drills.
• Augers.
• Torches.
• Chain saw.
• Sandblasters.
• Sledgehammer.
• Hand tools.

Construction specialization:

Driveways. Residential. Roofing.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check. Drug test.

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence. Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Tight deadlines. Manual dexterity. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Sound discrimination.

Weight handling:

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Tools.
• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Hard hat.
• Safety glasses/goggles.
• Gloves.
• Cellular phone.
• Ear plugs.
• Safety vest.
• Rain gear.

Personal suitability:

Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Hardworking.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

Overtime required.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.

Support for youths:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.

Support for Veterans:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans .

Support for Indigenous people:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .

Support for mature workers:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers .

Supports for visible minorities:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.