CARPENTER (AFTERNOON SHIFT) (EXTERNAL)

Durham District School Board; Ajax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Carpenter, where you'll be responsible for building, repairing, and renovating school structures. Collaborate with staff to meet project needs while supervising summer students. This role offers an opportunity to make a difference in the community while ensuring safety and functionality in school environments.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years licensed carpenter experience.
• Knowledge of W.H.M.I.S., safety regulations, Ontario Building and Fire codes.

Responsibilities

• Build custom millwork and install hardware.
• Repair or replace structures and assess needs.
• Provide estimates for project requests.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Community College Certificate in Carpentry

Apprenticeship for carpenter trades ticket

Tools

Drafting tools

Hand and power tools

Heavy equipment

Work order software

Job description

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, responsible for building, repairing, replacing, renovating, or constructing Board structures to ensure safety, customization, and optimal use. Provide estimates for project requests and supervise summer students.

Key Responsibilities

1. Build custom millwork: receive requests, prepare scaled floor plans and drawings, select materials, order supplies, measure, cut, assemble, finish, install hardware, coordinate with painters, and deliver/install.
2. Repair or replace structures: assess needs, repair or replace doors, stage doors, counters, millwork, gym benches, floors, and build or modify items for students as needed.
3. Provide estimates: meet with staff, determine costs and timelines, discuss alternatives.
4. Build or renovate features: construct walls, openings, ramps, bulletin boards, and perform other renovations as requested.
5. Supervise summer students as assigned.
6. Perform other duties as required.

Equipment Used

Drafting tools, hand and power tools, heavy equipment, vehicles, computers, work order software.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma, Community College Certificate in Carpentry, apprenticeship for carpenter trades ticket.
• 1-2 years licensed carpenter experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of W.H.M.I.S., safety regulations, Ontario Building and Fire codes, other trades.
• Effective communication, ability to work independently and in teams, computer skills.
• Physical ability as per Physical Demands Analysis.
• Availability for day and evening shifts.

Additional Information

• This is a 40-hour/week afternoon shift.

Equity and Inclusion

The Durham District School Board values Indigenous rights, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and offer accommodations during the application process.

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