carpenter

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Commercial.

Tasks:

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements.
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools.
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials.
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems.
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware.
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments.
• Stain or finish wood to specified colour.
• Prepare, sand and trim wooden furniture and fixture parts.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Cut materials using power tools or by hand.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Hand tools.

Transportation/travel information:

Willing to travel. Valid driver's licence.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.