Carpenter/Maintenance Technician

Socket.dev; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective insurance after 90 days

Free parking on site

Yearly events

Friendly & tightly knit team

Job summary

GT Group in Montreal is seeking a Carpenter/Maintenance Technician to modify shipping containers and maintain company facilities. The role emphasizes carpentry, wood framing, and interior renovations in a hands-on environment. You will work Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with schedule variations based on operations.

This position requires safety compliance and proficient use of power tools on-site. Qualifications include a DEP/DVS in Carpentry or related trade and 2–3 years of relevant

Qualifications

• French fluency required for verbal and written communication.
• DVS/DEP in Carpentry or related trade preferred; equivalent education/experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2–3 years of carpentry, construction, interior renovation or building maintenance.
• Experience with wood framing, plywood and drywall installation is required.

Responsibilities

• Modify shipping containers.
• Carry out wood framing tasks.
• Install plywood, drywall, insulation and finishing materials.
• Perform general interior renovations and building repairs.
• Safely operate power tools.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Follow health and safety requirements, wear PPE, and report hazards.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Carpentry

Wood framing

Power tools

Interior renovations

Safety awareness

Education

Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS/DEP) in Carpentry or related trade

Tools

Power tools

Job description

ABOUT US

GT Group, headquartered in Montreal Canada, provides a varied range of products and services related to Containers, Transport, Logistics and Warehousing for the international shipping community. Serving both the domestic and international sectors for over 45 years, we bring a solid and innovative approach to client satisfaction.

If you have a strong work ethic, are driven and want to be part of a team that provides growth and a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.

YOUR ROLE

The Carpenter/Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing carpentry work related primarily to the modification of shipping containers and maintenance of company facilities.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. May vary based on operational needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Modify shipping containers.


• Wood framing.


• Install plywood, drywall, insulation and finishing materials.


• General interior renovations and building repairs.


• Safely operate power tools.


• Maintain clean work area.


• Follow all health and safety requirements, wear PPE, report hazards.


• Perform other related duties.

Qualifications

Education

• Verbal and written fluency in French;


• Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS/DEP) in Carpentry, Building Maintenance, Construction or related trade preferred.
  Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of carpentry, construction, interior renovation or building maintenance.


• General knowledge of interior renovations is required.


• Good knowledge of electric/power tools is required.


• Experience with wood framing, plywood and drywall installation is required.


• Shipping container modification experience is an asset.

Licences & Certifications

• Valid Class 5 driver's licence preferred.


• WHMIS certification required.


• Forklift, aerial lift and First Aid/CPR certifications are assets

Physical Requirements

Lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, bend, kneel, climb ladders, work indoors/outdoors.

BENEFITS

• Collective insurance applicable after 90 worked days;


• Free parking on site;


• Yearly events;


• Friendly & tightly knit team;

GT GROUP is committed to equal opportunity in employment for women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and persons who are because of race or colour, in a visible minority in Canada.