Carpenter - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

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- $26.64 per/hr

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About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading researchintensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purposedriven community, that's celebrating 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Shop Supervisor (Carpentry), or a Zone Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible to perform carpentry related work on campus.

Key Responsibilities

Installs, repairs and maintains interior building components related to the carpentry trade such as but not limited to steel/wood stud and drywall, suspended ceilings, commercial and residential doors, frames and hardware and flooring
Installs, repairs and maintains exterior building components such as but not limited to windows, doors, siding, stairs, decks, trim and asphalt roofing shingles
Constructs and installs custom cabinetry and millwork
Erects, dismantles and works from various types of scaffolding and lifts
Performs preventive maintenance tasks on designated architectural and building fabric components
Performs all duties in accordance with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act, National Building Code as well as University and Government rules and regulations
Maintains a clean work environment
Performs other duties as required

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work inperson on campus.

Required Qualifications

Valid Carpenter certificate of qualification with Red Seal designation as recognized by the Nova Scotia Department of Education
Completion of certified trades school program preferred
Five years recent and related journey person experience in construction and/or maintenance in a commercial or institutional environment
Cabinet construction and installation experience preferred
Ability to work at heights
Ability to read and interpret drawings and blue prints
Familiar with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety act, National Building Code as well as University and government rules and regulations
Ability to take direction
Good communication and organization skills
Reliable and punctual
Familiarity with microcomputers preferred
Must be willing and able to work overtime and respond to afterhours calls as required
Knowledge of tools of the trade
Ability to direct others in foreperson capacity an asset
General safety, Fall Protection and WHMIS training an asset