household appliance installer

Maple leaves properties; Halifax; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Halifax is looking for skilled workers to install prefabricated products both externally and internally. The ideal candidate should have a secondary school diploma, relevant experience, and physical stamina for demanding tasks. This position involves usage of hand tools and requires attention to detail. The employer offers support for newcomers and provides a welcoming work environment.

Benefits

Free parking available

Support for youth training

Diversity training provided

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Physically demanding work environment.
• Ability to handle heavy loads up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Install exterior prefabricated products.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Prepare and maintain work materials and supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Flexibility

Reliability

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 40 hours per week

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Construction
• Renovation
• Various locations
• Installation
• Repair
• Rural area
• Service / clean
• Urban area

Tasks

• Install exterior prefabricated products
• Install interior prefabricated products
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Repair and service exterior prefabricated products
• Repair and service interior prefabricated products
• Determine layout and installation procedures
• Measure and mark guidelines to be used for installations
• Prepare and maintain work materials and supplies
• Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment
• Utilize hand and power tools

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Area of specialization

• Aluminum windows and doors
• Doors, overhead
• Fences
• Household appliances
• Kitchen cabinets and vanities
• Recreational and play structures
• Water heaters
• Windows
• Air conditioning system

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current level of study?

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities