Senior Landscape Carpenter
Houston Landscapes•District of North Vancouver, BC
•Onsite
About The Position
Houston Landscapes Ltd. is seeking an experienced Senior Landscape Carpenter for its location in North Vancouver, BC. This is a full-time, permanent position with a 40-hour work week, offering a competitive hourly wage of $37.00 - $40.00, paid bi-weekly. The role involves leading carpentry aspects of landscape construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to project specifications. The company offers an employee benefit plan including health benefits after 6 months and two weeks of paid vacation annually.
Requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Carpenter or a combination of relevant work experience and formal training.
- Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift and carry heavy materials.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in environments that may include working at heights, in confined, noisy, and/or dusty conditions.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and task planning skills.
- Willingness to work in various weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Interpret blueprints, sketches, and building plans to determine layout, dimensions, and materials required.
- Lead the execution of carpentry aspects of landscape construction projects, including decks, garden walls, walkways, stairs, retaining walls, water features, and outdoor structures.
- Inspect existing structures and perform repairs or replacements of damaged framework, fixtures, and components using hand and power tools.
- Measure, cut, and shape materials to required specifications with attention to quality and accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and proactively maintain a safe and organized work environment.
- Provide guidance and technical directions to labourers or entry-level carpenters.
- Work independently on assigned tasks while following project specifications and timelines.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with established safety practices.
- Complete daily records of work performed, including time and materials used.
Benefits
- Health benefits available after 6 months with the company.
- Two weeks of paid vacation each year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
