Carpenter

About the role

The Carpenter position is responsible for high quality worksmanship of high-end residential construction projects. Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required. Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.

Responsibilities

• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
• Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
• Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob, level, lasers or builder's level.
• Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
• Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
• Protect installed work in progress and finished goods.

Requirements

• Have a Grade 12 knowledge of Math and English.
• Communicate by speaking English with other people.
• Carpentry: 5 years
• High-End Residential Construction: 3 years
• Carpenter Foreman: 3 years
• Trade school

Qualifications

Preferred Experience/Training:

• Carpentry: 5 years
• High-End Residential Construction: 3 years
• Carpenter Foreman: 3 years
• Trade school

Skills

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses
Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical
Leadership - Job may require a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, starting time between 7 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., ending time 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., depending on the project needs, 40 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Application

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Equal Employment Opportunity

DPC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.