Framing Carpenters

**Duties**:

- Primary role includes all elements in residential framing projects
- Preparatory work including wrap up of building tools and materials
- Demonstrated competency at measuring and cutting lumber
- Cribbing the footings and assembly of the ICF system.
- Pouring of concrete walls and any other structural concrete.
- Framing the roof and any interior walls.
- Preparing the building for finish carpenters take over.
- Participation in the finishing work as required
- Some residential renovation projects including finish carpentry, trimwork and tilework

**Requirements**:

- Ability to perform physical labor such as lifting and carrying heavy items, including the wood, rebar and other building materials.
- Ability to read Blueprints.
- Awareness and knowledge of relevant building codes.
- Knowledge of precise measuring techniques and mathematics to ensure all necessary pieces are the required size and properly fit together.
- Ability to skillfully use carpentry tools, including measuring devices, hand and power saws, and other required equipment.
- Most work is done outdoors.
- Must have Working at Heights Certification
- Must be able to work at heights.There may be requirements to work out of town periodically.
- Must be able to lift and carry heavy material.
- Wage is based on experience, willing to teach the right person. Shifts can be from early to late days.
- Must have own transportation

**Personal tools requirements**:

- Pouch, hand tools, and hard hat.
- CSA Approved Safety Boots
- Must wear Weather appropriate clothing Being a carpenter means working in extreme weather conditions. Please ensure you are dressed to accommodate various types of weather within a days’ shift.
- HouseMasters Construction Inc. is concerned with safety first for our employees so your schedule may vary based on weather conditions. If a day is missed due to weather shutdown, we frequently give our employees the opportunity to work weekend days as available.

We'd love to hear from you if your interested in a career.

**HouseMasters Construction Inc. **is a General Construction Company operating out of Durham, Toronto and surrounding areas in Ontario. We are looking for a Framing Carpenter to join our team in the Durham Region area.

Proudly engaging with the provincial government co-op, OYAP, and youth placement programs **HouseMasters** has built a strong, large crew of committed, skilled, and driven carpenters.

Our crew size allows **HouseMasters **to accommodate a wide variety and size of construction and home improvement projects.

If you are someone who is looking to become a Master at the carpentry trade and executes at a competent, consistent pace, this could be the opportunity for you. We are awesome. We are Masters. A great crew that has a position for you that is exciting and rewarding.

This exceptional team is lead by 30 year Red Seal Carpenter Pat Smith & his partner, 12 year Senior Carpenter, Alex McClelland.