maintenance carpenter

Surrey Cedar Ltd.; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a skilled carpenter to join their team in a dynamic construction environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in woodworking and blueprint reading, with the ability to measure, cut, and assemble materials effectively. This role involves building foundations, installing windows and doors, and maintaining wooden structures across various settings. If you are passionate about craftsmanship and looking to contribute to exciting projects, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values quality work and offers a physically engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in construction and woodworking.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and prepare layouts according to building codes.
• Measure, cut, and assemble materials for construction projects.
• Maintain and repair wooden structures in various establishments.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools proficiency

Woodworking

Foundation building

Installation of windows and doors

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding