Job Purpose
Assist the lead carpenter in the successful delivery of projects by contributing skills and a positive attitude in a cohesive team environment. Continue to learn and advance carpentry skills, as well as help to teach junior apprentices.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 1st year apprentice:
- Understanding of frequently used tools and equipment
- What they are used for
- How they are safely used
- Routine Maintenance and how it is safely completed
- Proper storage
- Understanding of construction terminology
- Competent framing skills
- Understanding of construction components and process
- Participation in safety program
- 2nd year apprentice:
- All of the above
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Ability to lead and instruct 1st year
- Competent ICF skills
- Competent framing layout skills
- Competent concrete placing skills
- Participation in safety program
- Ability to complete tasks set out by senior carpenters with limited supervision
- 3rd year apprentice:
- All of Above
- Ability to lead and instruct 1st year, 2nd year and labourer
- Competent forming and rebar skills
- Competent site layout and grading skills
- Competent concrete finishing skills
- Understanding of building systems, how they are installed and how they interact with each other
- Ability to complete accurate site takeoffs
- Competent window and door installation
- Ability to complete tasks set out by senior carpenters with limited supervision
- Ability to read and apply building codes
- Participation in safety program
- 4th year apprentice:
- All of the above
- Competent skills in:
- roofing
- insulation/vapour barrier
- drywall
- interior and exterior finishes
- Ability to lead and instruct 1st, 2nd, 3rd year and labourer
- Ability to start and complete most aspects of home construction with minimal supervision to the standards of Effect Home Builders
- Ability to decipher engineering drawings and install components in accordance with them
- Participation in safety program
Requirements
- High level of motivation
- Clear, concise and respectful communication skills
- Ability to achieve high level of company standards of construction
- Ability to read and write
- Provide tools and PPE as per supplied list
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to read blueprints
- Neat, presentable appearance
- Respectful onsite presence
- Reliable vehicle, valid drivers license, good driving record
- Ability to perform physically demanding work on a consistent basis
- Perform a variety of construction tasks within a 44 hour work week
