Farmer-Carpenter

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

Work Site Environment

Confined spaces, Noisy, Dusty

Work Setting

Construction, Various locations, Residential

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots, Hard hat, Safety glasses/goggles

Personal Suitability

Accurate, Client focus, Effective interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Judgement, Reliability, Team player, Values and ethics

Tasks

Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements, Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools, Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials, Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems, Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware, Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites, Survey building locations and levels, Instruct apprentices, Supervise other workers, Estimate costs and materials, Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Supervision

3-4 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Bending, crouching, kneeling, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Handling heavy loads, Large workload, Overtime required, Physically demanding, Tight deadlines