Trades 2 - Carpenter

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada UBC Full time

Staff - Union

Job Category
CUPE 116

Job Profile
CUPE 116 Salaried - Trades 2 - Carpenter

Job Title
Trades 2 - Carpenter

Department
Construction Office 2 | Asset Replacement & Improvement

Compensation Range
$6,577.00 - $7,016.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date
April 8, 2024

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

Job End Date

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 Facilities provides comprehensive facilities maintenance, operations and renovation services for lands and buildings owned by the University of British Columbia.

Within UBC Facilities there are two teams that employ Trades 2 Carpenters - Building Operations and the Construction Office.

Building Operation's units provide a wide range of services for the maintenance, repair and operation of all buildings on campus.

Construction Office trades provide a wide range of services for customer-funded renovation projects.

Trades 2 Carpenters perform skilled carpentry work on concrete forms, wooden framework, partitions and doorframes, moldings 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 millwork and wooden furniture.

Organizational Status

Carpenters in the Construction Office report to the Project Supervisor. Carpenters work both independently as well with other carpenters and associated tradespeople, both at the apprentice and journeyperson level. Daily work assignments and instructions are given by the Project Supervisor as well as the Multi-Trade Subhead.

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, molding and millwork.

Performs estimates and produces inspection reports on assigned jobs.

Performs door installations in new and/or existing frames.

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 millwork 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/Judgement

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 project schedule delays and/or increased project costs.

Supervision Received

Carpenters work under general supervision from the Project Supervisor and the Multi-trade Subhead, as well as from oral and written instructions and according to approved procedures within the shop.

Supervision Given

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

Minimum Qualifications

A trade certification to journeyperson 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

Unless expressly noted, preference will be given to field carpentry experience for positions normally assigned to the Construction Office. Experience in both joinery and field carpentry would be an asset.

For positions normally assigned to the Construction Office, work experience preference will be given to field carpenters.

A working knowledge of relevant industrial safety regulations and building codes. Ability to interpret drawings and specifications and to work independently with mínimal 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 servi



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