Carpenter I

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Carpenter with Facility Maintenance Services, you will engage in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and installation of all types of structures. Assignments are usually in the form of work orders and oral instructions and may be accompanied by sketches or blueprints. There is latitude for determining specific work methods, and the work is performed independently while working closely with other Carpenters, Forepersons, and assigned helpers or apprentices.

Requirements

Certified Journeyman Carpentry (recognized by Government of Alberta Advanced Education and Technology)
Active employment as a Journeyman Carpenter for the past 5 years and experience working in a maintenance environment are required
Considerable knowledge of the characteristics and proper use of all building construction materials, methods, and techniques
Knowledge of regulatory codes in the carpentry trade and ability to read/interpret blueprints and layout
Commitment to continual learning, teamwork, and providing excellent customer service
Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, read, and write English for safety requirements
Familiarity with the work of related trades
Visual acuity (near and far) and depth perception
Sufficient strength to perform medium work requiring frequent lifting of tools and materials weighing up to 100 pounds
Coordination and manual dexterity to accurately use hand and power tools
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Successful candidates must be fit for a respirator; compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment is required
Compliance with safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including steel-toed boots
Hire is dependent upon an Enhanced Police Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is required
Ability to perform physical demands and pass a job-related physical abilities evaluation

Nice To Haves

Training and experience in the locksmith trade
Experience in cabinet making and interior partition systems

Responsibilities

Cut, shape and finish materials with hand and power tools such as saw, joiner, planer, router, sander and drill press
Cut, fit and install glass or plastic in door and window frames and other structures
Repair, replace and perform preventative maintenance to structural and architectural building components
Assemble acoustic and thermal insulating materials as well as drywall, plaster, stucco and related materials to walls and ceilings
Build and erect forms and pouring chutes for concrete; repair roofing surfaces with asphalt, tar, aluminium and wood
Maintain and repair doors, windows and associated hardware
Move and install walls, replace ceilings and floors and repair roofs
Build and repair cupboards, cabinets, and a variety of custom millwork
Install and repair tile, linoleum, baseboards and other flooring materials
Perform miscellaneous service work and renovations
Utilize technology to obtain work order information and record work details into the management system
Adhere to occupational health, safety and environmental standards and procedures
Perform other related duties as required