Carpenter

**Role Summary**:The Carpenter works in conjunction with staff members and ensures that shop and field projects are completed in a timely manner, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.The Carpenter is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing methods and procedures for the most efficient and economical management of jobs. The Carpenter works with building materials (most often wood) either on a construction site or in a workshop with accuracy and attention to detail. The Carpenter follows direction from the Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or Project Manager Assistant to complete assigned task and has superior customer service skills.

**Responsibilities**:

- Follows a written scope and other specifications to determine method of installation, work procedures, and material and tool requirements.
- Understand and follow local building codes and regulations at all times.
- Ensure all equipment, PPE, tools and material is in working order and on the truck before leaving the building.
- Ensure that all job related paperwork is completed.
- Be responsible for the finished product.Be familiar with removal of interior and exterior building finishes/components and denailing of framing materials.

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- General knowledge of the material and techniques used in general construction/home building, including demolition and rough/finish carpentry.
- Be precise in finish carpentry while hanging doors and cabinets, installing trim/railings, and setting windows.
- Be willing to perform drywall repairs, painting/staining, or ceramic installation (backsplashes, etc.) as needed.
- Be responsible for the finished product of the subcontractors working on the job.
- Be responsible for keeping the job site organized and clean at all times.

**Skills/ Competencies Required**:

- Must lift heavy items of at least 50 lbs on a routine basis.
- Be prepared to work in confined spaces or on scaffolding or platforms (providing you have proper training).
- Have basic knowledge of electrical and plumbing to remove/reset lights, connect switches, detach/reset sinks, toilets and appliances, etc
- The workspace may be contaminated with heavy smoke residue, mold and mildew, contaminated water or other unsanitary conditions. Protective gear must be used when required on some heavily contaminated work sites.
- Successful completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
- Annual WHMIS Certification is required.
- Working from Heights training is required.
- Emergency or Standard First Aid would be an asset.
- Hold a valid Class G Ontario Driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract, as well as access to a vehicle as office location is not on a bus route
- Be familiar with the appropriate tools, supplies and techniques used in a variety of different cleaning situations by reading trade journals and other industry information and attending industry educational opportunities.
- Ability to follow technical directions.
- Good communication skills both oral and written.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and team work.
- Ability to work independently.
- Self-motivated and self-directed.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Time management.
- Willingness to learn new methods and techniques.
- Precision oriented and results focused.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$62,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person