Carpenter

Are you passionate about construction and building projects? Do your talents and expertise cover a multitude of skills required to perform any related carpentry task? If you want to join a community of professionals working to make a difference in the lives of so many young people, then we may just have the opportunity for you

**WHAT WE OFFER**:
Industry leading benefits; health, drug, vision, dental, and health care spending account

Enrollment in an exceptional Pension Plan

Minimum of 10 vacation day per year; plus two weeks paid at Christmas

Condensed summer working hours

Inclusive, high-performing culture

Employee and Family Assistance Program; including wellness resources

Ongoing learning and career growth

**WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT**:
**Perform carpentry and related duties by**:
Reading blueprints and/or drawings or following verbal instructions to determine amount and type(s) of materials required, dimensional qualifications and required installation procedures according to present code requirements.

Cutting and shaping materials using hand/power tools - assembling cut and shaped parts using various fasteners/adhesives.

Finishing (ex. painting, staining, etc.) furniture and other structures using sanders, fillers, brushes, rollers, etc.

Removing parts of existing structures such as walls, ceilings, cabinets, floors and roofs using hand and power tools.

Building and installing handrails, ramps, skirting, platforms, cabinets, counters, shelves and built-in units, etc. using wood working machines and hand and power tools.

Fitting and installing pre-fabricated door frames, windows, window frames, trim and assorted hardware.

Flooring installation and repairs

Attend to structural alterations and repairs to Board-operated buildings and surrounding property by:
Mixing and pouring concrete to construct or repair floors, sidewalks, steps, brick and foundations.

Repairing and/or replacing materials including; roof shingles, exhaust fans, drain screens and spouts; ceiling, floor and wall coverings; window cranks, curtain rods and locks and hinges using adhesives, fasteners and hand and power tools.

Performing general maintenance such as caulking and/or weather-stripping doors and windows; replacing window panes and operating aerial work platforms.

Performing general grounds maintenance such as, landscaping; removal of plant material; hardscape repairs; and general skid steer works.

Ordering supplies; moving heavy equipment within and between schools.

Performs related work as assigned.

Ability to study and comprehend new materials/construction techniques.

**WHAT YOU BRING**:
Grade 12 high school diploma

Possession of valid Carpenter C of Q (Certificate of Qualification) 403A

Possession of a valid Class G Driver’s License

Ability to troubleshoot and communicate the nature of the problem to others

Physical fitness to perform the required duties

Ability to work effectively as a member of a team or individually

An understanding of the building codes and regulations

Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and best practices

Ability to organize daily tasks and work with minimum supervision

Directly related experience in facility maintenance and/or construction

Ability to read and work from blueprints

Excellent oral and written communication skills and basic computer software knowledge is essential

This is a full time, permanent and unionized position.

**HOURS**: 40 hours/week; Monday-Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

**LOCATION**: Maintenance Shop - 157 McCormack Drive, Thorold, ON

**RATE OF PAY**: $28.35/hourly