Hospital Facilities Carpenter

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital is seeking a Civil Tradesperson (carpentry) to join the Facilities Management team. The role involves performing minor construction and maintenance, including installing Gyproc, door frames and doors, hardware, walls, flooring, suspended ceilings, and various floor coverings.

Hours are days, 8-hour shifts, with a market premium noted in the salary information. Strong reading of blueprints, WHMIS knowledge, and 5 years of trade experience are required.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12).
• Ontario Certification of Qualification in one of the following trades: carpentry, plastering, masonry.
• Five (5) years experience in the aforementioned trades, achieved within the last 10 years.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A well developed listening skill to interpret staff and public requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor construction and maintenance tasks as part of Facilities Management.
• Install Gyproc, door frames and doors, hardware, walls and flooring.
• Install and repair suspended ceilings and flooring including carpet, VCT and ceramic tile.
• Read blueprints and shop drawings to guide work.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

WHMIS knowledge

Power tools

Construction terminology

Education

Ontario Certification of Qualification in Carpentry

Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12)

Tools

Gyproc installation tools

Door framing tools

Flooring installation tools

Job description

The Ottawa Hospital is seeking a Civil Tradesperson (carpentry) to join the Facilities Management team. The role involves performing minor construction and maintenance, including installing Gyproc, door frames and doors, hardware, walls, flooring, suspended ceilings, and various floor coverings.

Hours are days, 8-hour shifts, with a market premium noted in the salary information. Strong reading of blueprints, WHMIS knowledge, and 5 years of trade experience are required.