Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
The person in this position possesses the full range of knowledge of materials, methods and tools required to construct, install, renovate and repair residential (some commercial) structures constructed of wood, steel, concrete and other materials using carpenter’s hand tools, power tools and equipment. Studies blueprints, sketches or building plans to determine specifications and calculate requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Erect wood framework walls, partitions, and rafters
- Install doors and windows, floor coverings, ceilings, trims
- Builds stairs
- Build forms for concrete
- Lays flooring
- Installs cabinetry
- Working from blueprint instructions from supervisors does layout-measuring, marking and arranging of various construction materials
- Cut, shape and join
- Checks accuracy of work and makes adjustments as required
- Studies blueprints for work planning
- Erects scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level
- Acts as team leader, supervises onsite staff, and mentors apprentice carpenters
- Informs immediate supervisor of issues or defects and/or takes appropriate measures
- Valid Saskatchewan driver's licence and a reliable vehicle to get to job site
Education / Experience:
Journeyperson status with at least 3 years experience OR an equivalent combination of 6 years of experience, training and education.
Knowledge: (trade specific knowledge – technical competencies)
- Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures in the residential construction industry
- Knowledge of trade mathematics and imperial and metric measurements
- Knowledge of the characteristics of construction materials and their proper use
- Knowledge of installation equipment, techniques, and codes to meet specifications
Skills: (behavioral competencies)
- Ability to work at heights, good balance
- Ability to bend, stretch, lift push, pull and carry
- Ability to coach, mentor and train apprentices
- Ability to provide leadership and supervision on the job
- Ability to describe and point out safety compliance and regulatory issues
- Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills both upward and downward
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to do precision work without close supervision
- Effective time management and organization skills
- Receptive to change - can adapt quickly to changing circumstances
This job description in not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, rather it is an account of the major responsibilities of the position.
Company Description
Northern Wood Works is a fast-paced, residential construction and framing company working in Prince Albert, SK and the surrounding lake country. We have a strong reputation for high quality, and reliable work over the past 20 years. We offer a competitive benefits package through Merit.
Company Description
Northern Wood Works is a fast-paced, residential construction and framing company working in Prince Albert, SK and the surrounding lake country. We have a strong reputation for high quality, and reliable work over the past 20 years. We offer a competitive benefits package through Merit.
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