trades helper - construction

Government of Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Canada is seeking workers to assist with construction tasks in various settings. Responsibilities include handling materials, assisting in framing, and routine maintenance. This role requires physical capability to perform demanding tasks and operate construction machinery. On-site work is mandatory, with no remote options available.

Benefits

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months experience in construction work.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks.
• Experience working with construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Assist in framing houses and erecting walls.
• Perform routine maintenance work at construction sites.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Circular saws

Jackhammers

Nail guns

Air compressors

Drills

Sledgehammer

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Dusty

Work setting

• Urban area
• Remote location
• Rural area

Responsibilities Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Circular saws
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Sledgehammer

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available