Senior Landscape Carpenter

Houston Landscapes; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 6 months

Two weeks paid vacation

Job summary

Houston Landscapes Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC is seeking a Senior Landscape Carpenter for a full-time, permanent role. You will lead carpentry aspects of landscape projects, interpret blueprints, and ensure on-site safety and quality.

Applicants should have at least 4 years of carpentry experience, valid driver's license, and the ability to work independently in varying weather conditions. The company offers a health benefits plan after probation and two weeks of paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of 4 years of Carpenter experience or relevant work experience.
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and plans to determine layout and materials.
• Lead carpentry aspects of landscape projects, including decks, walls, walkways, stairs and water features.
• Inspect existing structures and perform repairs using hand and power tools.
• Measure, cut, and shape materials to required specifications with accuracy.
• Maintain safety standards and a clean, organized work environment.
• Provide guidance to labourers and entry-level carpenters.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Hand-eye coordination

Independent work

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Education

Secondary school completion

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Houston Landscapes Ltd. (Business address 260 Riverside Dr, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1V1) is seeking experience Senior Landscape Carpenter for its location in North Vancouver, BC. It’s a full-time (40 hours per week), permanent position, $37.00 - $40.00/hour (depending on experience), paid on a bi-weekly basis. Overtime compensation is based on the current BC Employment Standards Act (1.5 times the regular wage paid if the daily hours exceed 8 hours or the weekly hours exceed 40 hours).

We offer an employee benefit plan that includes health benefits available after 6 months with the company. Two weeks of paid vacation each year.

Location of employment: Vancouver Mainland

Job duties:

• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and building plans to determine layout, dimensions, and materials required;
• Lead the execution of carpentry aspects of landscape construction projects, including decks, garden walls, walkways, stairs, retaining walls, water features, and outdoor structures;
• Inspect existing structures and perform repairs or replacements of damaged framework, fixtures, and components using hand and power tools;
• Measure, cut, and shape materials to required specifications with attention to quality and accuracy;
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and proactively maintain a safe and organized work environment;
• Provide guidance and technical directions to labourers or entry-level carpenters;
• Work independently on assigned tasks while following project specifications and timelines;
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with established safety practices;
• Complete daily records of work performed, including time and materials used.

Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school is required;
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required;
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Carpenter or a combination of relevant work experience and formal training;
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination;
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift and carry heavy materials;
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in environments that may include working at heights, in confined, noisy, and/or dusty conditions;
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and task planning skills;
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions;