Carpenter Helper

Company: Alpine Carpentry

Business information: Alpine Carpentry cover all types of residential carpentry with a focus on finish carpentry, renovations and building custom homes. We occasionally work on larger commercial projects too.

Business address: 1788 Columbia Street, Unit 1406, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 0L7

Work Location: Different locations within greater Vancouver area, depending on client’s sites

Type of Employment: Full time - Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

• Assist the lead carpenters with any tasks required
• Assist with loading and unloading of tools to site
• Assist with unloading materials to site e.g. plywood, dimensional lumber
• Use both hand tools and power tools to assist carpenters with demolition and building new structures.
• Maintain a clean work environment by clearing waste material and sweeping site on a daily basis.
• Measure and cut lumber according to carpenters specifications
• Nail off brackets, clips and hangers for carpenters
• Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades required at construction sites

Requirements:

Education: No formal education is required

Experience: A minimum of 7 months of experience in a related trade is required. On-the-job training will be provided.

Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment; Work under Pressure; Tight Deadlines; Repetitive Tasks; Handling Heavy Loads; Physically Demanding; Manual Dexterity; Attention to Detail; Standing for Extended Periods; Bending, Crouching, Kneeling.

Personal suitability: Excellent Oral Communication, Initiative, Client Focus, Accurate, Judgement, Effective Interpersonal Skills, Team Player, Organized

Weight Handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Language: English is required

Salary: $26.00 hourly, 40 hours per week.

Benefits: Dental and Vision Care benefits provided. Manulife group benefits includes: Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, Counseling services, Extended Health Care benefits, Health Service Navigator, Life insurance, Survivor benefit. Travel expenses paid by the employer if the worker needs to relocate.

Important Information: The employee will work 8 hours per day, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM from Monday to Friday, depending on site. Overtime may be required depending on the business needs.

Apply by e-mail to: info@alpinecarpentry.ca

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