Carpenter

DKI-Miller; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company in the Niagara Region is seeking a skilled Carpenter to work on-site. Responsibilities include framing, insulation, drywall, painting, and finish carpentry. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three years of carpentry experience and hold a valid Class G Ontario Driver's license. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits including dental and health care.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class G Ontario Driver's license.
• Ability to operate company-owned vehicles.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Follow a written scope and specifications for installation.
• Ensure all job related paperwork is completed.
• Responsible for keeping the job site organized and clean.

Skills

Lifting heavy items

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Willingness to learn new methods

Self-motivated

Education

Minimum of three years related experience

Emergency or Standard First Aid

Tools

Tools of the carpentry trade

Job description

Overview

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 on a construction site 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. Typical duties include but are not limited to; framing, insulation, drywall, painting and finish carpentry.

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 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.
• 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 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.
• Hold a valid Class G Ontario Driver's license and a clean driver's abstract.
• Able to operate company owned vehicles.
• Willing to submit personal information for a criminal background check.
• 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.

Experience / Education

• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience considered an asset.
• Working at heights considered an asset.
• Emergency or Standard First Aid would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of tools, equipment, methods, best practices, and procedures of the carpentry trade.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$27.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Work Location

In person