carpenter, framing

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Various locations.

Tasks:

• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems.
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments.
• Report any malfunctions to supervisor.
• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches/specifications.
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs.
• Track and complete work orders.
• Report information to supervisor.
• Discuss work with supervisor.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Large workload.
• Physically demanding.
• Tight deadlines.

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Punctuality.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.