Carpenter - Apprentice - Hamilton, Canada - BELFOR CANADA INC.
Description
Position Overview
Reporting to the Divisional Production Manager, the Carpenter - Apprentice works within our restoration division. This role is actively working towards their Journeyman / Red Seal certification and has a basic but solid understanding of carpentry fundamentals in the
- residential, commercial and industrial setting.
Job Duties
- Will demonstrate skills in the safe operation of hand of power tools, to include (but not limited to) temporary generators, ladders, table saws, routers and sanding equipment
- Erecting and disassembly of scaffolding
- Assists with demolition and debris disposal
- Familiarity in preparing material takeoffs and reading blueprints
- Set up and take down of poly containment and drop sheets to accommodate work
- Basic to intermediate experience in installation of insulation and vapour barrier
- Basic to intermediate experience in finish carpentry skills including cutting and installing wood framing, trim, baseboard, casing, doors, frames and sheathing
- Secure exterior building materials roofing and siding when required
- Assists with the building, erection and securing of temporary and permanent partitions using a variety of building materials
- Construct and secure temporary and permanent partitions
- Will practice good housekeeping at all times to ensure a safe and noncluttered worksite
- Provide excellent customer service
- Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
- Ensure attention to detail and keen sense of safeguarding other people's property and information
- Participates in and demonstrates an understanding of safety principles and practices; follows all safety policies and procedures to support a safe working environment, including safe operation of machines and equipment
- Comply with all
Belfor policies and procedures, as well as legislative requirements - Proactively communicate job site conditions and concerns that may or are affecting completion of the job to the appropriate person
- Attend all
Belfor sponsored training courses
Qualifications
- Enrolled in trade school program, working towards their Journeyman / Red Seal certification
- 1+ year experience in Construction / Restoration / Insurance preferred
- Comprehensive understanding of customer service, principles and practices
- Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per
Belfor's vehicle policy - Ability to work within a team or independently as needed
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
- Basic computer and/or tablet/iPad experience
- Willing to work evenings, on call and weekends when requested
- Periodic travel may be required
- Criminal Record Check
Physical Demands
- Frequent lifting from 540 lbs, unassisted (from 3565% of the time)
- Occasional lifting from 41 lbs +, assisted (up to 50% of the time)
- Access and mobility in tight spaces
- Fit Testing half and full face mask as needed, annual certification required
- Working at Heights over 5 feet, periodically
- Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling
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