Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Constructs, maintains and repairs a wide variety of buildings, structures, fixtures, furniture etc., in accordance with the National Building Code and The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act .
• Performs preventive maintenance of buildings, structures etc., in accordance with predetermined maintenance schedules.
• Initiates and completes work orders.
• Prepares sketches for “as-built” drawings of carpentry renovations.
• Prepares material and labour cost estimates for carpentry renovations and annual maintenance budgets.
• Orders supplies required for projects.
• Supervises subordinate staff and inspects their work and that of contractors to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Provides instruction and training in construction techniques, as required.
• Ensures adherence to proper safety procedures, including the use of proper protective equipment.
• Transports material, equipment and staff to and from job sites.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 education.

• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Journeyman Carpenter Certificate.

• Three years' current journeyman experience in the construction or industrial plant field.

• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.

• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid first aid certificate.

Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the National Building Code, The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act and regulations under the act.

• Thorough knowledge of the standard methods, materials, tools and equipment of construction building maintenance and finishing carpentry.

• Knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of shop equipment and tools.

• Ability to interpret blueprints, plans and specifications.

• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and estimate the cost of, projects.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Ability to deal effectively with the public and other civic employees.

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