Trades 2 - Carpenter (6 Months Term-fixed)

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Trades 2 - Carpenter

Job Title

Trades 2 - Carpenter (6 Months Term-Fixed)

Department

Carpenter Shop | Architectural Trades | Building Operations

Compensation Range

$6,577.00 - $7,016.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

June 14, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Dec 18, 2023

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Description Summary

UBC Building Operations provides comprehensive facilities maintenance, operations and renovation services for lands and buildings owned by the University of British Columbia. Trades are the heart and hands of Building Operations. The Trades units provide a wide range of services for the maintenance, repair and operation of all buildings on campus.

Building Operations Carpenters perform skilled carpentry work on concrete forms, wooden framework, partitions and door frames, mouldings installation, stairs, sub-floors and floors as it pertains to the construction, repair and fabrication of buildings and may be responsible for the manufacturing of mill-work and wooden furniture.

Organizational Status

Carpenters report to the Architectural Trades Manager. Carpenters work both independently as well with other carpenters and associated tradespeople, both at the apprentice and journey person level. Daily work assignments and instructions are given by the Head as well as the Sub Head Carpenter.

Work Performed

Requests and obtains material and equipment required for the work assigned.

Performs carpentry repair work, new construction and fabrication of building structures and fixtures, such as, wood and metal stud walls, wood frames, dry wall, plasterboard, forms, ceiling and floor tiles, moulding and mill work.

Performs estimates and produces inspection reports on assigned jobs.

Performs emergency call outs.

Performs other trades/construction related work, such as, installing concrete reinforcing rod and wire mesh and assisting in the pouring of concrete slabs and walls.

Ensures that the workplace is safe and follows safe work practices.

May be required to manufacture mill work and wooden furniture.

Communicates with customers as required to ensure the efficient delivery of service.

Periodically, positions in this classification may be assigned responsibility for providing training to and monitoring and checking the work of one or more apprentices or labourers.

Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgment

Determines the sequence of work, the work methods and equipment to be employed and how best to complete the work based on technical knowledge of the trade and related departmental guidelines and policies; inappropriate decisions may result in minor service delays and/or costs.

Supervision Received

Carpenters work under general supervision from the Head and Sub Head Carpenter as well as from oral and written instructions and according to approved procedures within the Carpentry shop.

Supervision Given

Monitors and checks the work of apprentice(s) and labourers as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications

A trade certification to journey person level as a Carpenter, a valid BC driver’s license and a minimum five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

For positions normally assigned to the
_carpentry maintenance group_, preference will be given to certification in
_carpentry coupled with extensive work experience_. A working knowledge of relevant industrial safety regulations and building codes. Ability to interpret drawings and specifications and to work independently with minimum supervision. Effective oral and written communication, organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Ability to provide quality service to customers in a courteous, patient manner. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships.



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