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Carpenter

Root Developments
Halifax , Nova Scotia · Canada
Permanent employment Full time $ 24.00 to $ 28.00 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week

Job description

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: At heights. Noisy. Dusty. Outdoors. Work setting: Construction. Various locations. Renovation. Commercial. Millwork/pre-fab shopwork. Residential. Tasks: Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements. Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials. Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems. Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware. Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Carpenter Trade Certification. Personal protective equipment (PPE) training. Working at heights training. Parts specialization: Carpentry/woodworking machinery. Security and safety: Bondable. Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Handling heavy loads. Large workload. Physically demanding. Tight deadlines. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Safety glasses/goggles. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Reliability. Team player. Punctuality. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Other benefits: Team building opportunities.