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Job description:

Apprentice Carpenter

Employer:                    Finnish Builders Inc.

Employer address:      8811 Mowbray Road

                                    Richmond, BC V7A 2B9

Position name:            Apprentice Carpenter

Location of work:        8811 Mowbray Road

                                    Richmond, BC V7A 2B9

Nature of position:     Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)

Wage:                          $40.00 per hour

Vacation:                     10 days annually

How to apply:             Please send your cover letter and resume, attention Aaron, by email to aaron@finnbuilders.ca

JOB DUTIES. The following duties will be performed in this position:

• 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 trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding, and hardware
• Maintain, repair, and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, hospitals, industrial plants, and other establishments
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of job sites at all times
• Assist with other carpentry and general construction tasks onsite
• Prepare cost estimates for clients
• Represent the company in client-facing work

REQUIREMENTS. The successful applicant will possess, at a minimum, the following skills and experience:

• Completion of secondary school
• Experience using carpentry tools and hand and power tools
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction plans and blueprints
• Familiarity with all types of concrete finishing
• Class 5 driver’s license is required
• First Aid (Level 1) is an asset
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 150 lbs.
• Positive, professional attitude
• Attention to detail, including ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often with changing deadlines and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team

We would like to thank you for your interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.