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**Job Summary**

At Tumber, we ensure customer satisfaction by passionately committing to our company values of honesty, integrity, quality, and craftsmanship. As we continue to grow, we look to hire individuals who share the same passion for quality and craftsmanship and want to develop their skills in an encouraging and engaging environment. If this doesn’t sound like you, stop reading now as you won’t be a good fit with our company. If you share these same values and are passionate about creating beautiful landscapes complimented by stunning carpentry, continue on.

A Carpentry Apprentice is one that assists all aspects of a carpentry project from start to finish, works and communicates harmoniously with project foremen and managers, effectively communicates with management and employees, maintains an encouraging and enjoyable work environment for those working with them, and ensures all work undertaken is done so to the highest standard. Responsibilities of a Carpentry Apprentice are:

- Assist in the preparation of job sites prior to the beginning of a project.
- Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to perform work activities.
- Prepare layouts and build foundations.
- Operate various hand tools, power tools, and equipment used to complete carpentry duties, including circular saw, table saw, router, pneumatic nail gun, ramset, drills, and other tools used for measuring, cutting, fastening, and drilling.
- Complete a variety of job tasks involving general carpentry, formwork, finish carpentry, framing, decks, fences, and post-and-beam structures (cabanas, loggias, pergolas, etc.) to assist with the completion of landscape construction projects.
- Load and unload carpentry materials, tools, and equipment required to complete projects.
- Perform preventative maintenance on carpentry tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis.
- Be equipped with appropriate PPE at all times.
- Comply with all company policies and regulations.
- Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations.

**Applicant Skills and Qualifications**

The following skills and qualifications are required:

- Minimum 2 years of experience with general carpentry, formwork, finish carpentry, framing, decks, fences, and post-and-beam structures (cabanas, loggias, pergolas).
- Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
- Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices.

Having the following skills and qualifications will be an integral part of becoming a successful member of the Tumber team:

- Ability to be reliable, dependable, and punctual.
- Ability to work efficiently as a team member and/or individual.
- Ability to remain motivated and driven to consistently offer a high-quality product and service.
- Ability to withstand the physical demands of job requirements and weather conditions.
- Ability to lift at least 50LBS.
- Ability to travel to and from job sites (license and own vehicle).

**About Us**

At this point, you probably want to know a little bit more about us:

- We are involved in the landscape design build industry operating in the mid
- to high-end area of the sector with the majority of work occurring on residential properties.
- We were founded in 1976 and have gone on to win more than 100 national and international awards since our establishment.
- We typically operate from April to December (weather dependent). Operating months may extend into January, February, and March depending on the type of work occurring
- Our standard work week is Monday to Friday from 7am to 5:30pm (50 hours/week).

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Company events & social hours
- Education reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Vacation & paid time off

**Salary**: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Carpentry: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: One location