renovation carpenter

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• At heights.
• Confined spaces.
• Noisy.
• Dusty.
• Outdoors.

Work setting:

• Various locations.
• Renovation.
• Residential.

Level of expertise:

Maintenance and repair.

Tasks:

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements.
• 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.
• Utilize hand and power tools.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• Install vapour barriers and thermal and sound insulation.
• Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Hand tools.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Driver's abstract.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Physically demanding.
• Work with minimal supervision.

Own tools/equipment:

• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Hard hat.
• Safety glasses/goggles.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.
• Punctuality.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Team building opportunities.