Houston Landscapes Ltd. is seeking Carpenter for its location in North Vancouver, BC. It’s a full-time (40 hours per week), permanent position$35.00-$37/hour (depending on experience) paid on a bi-weekly basis. Overtime compensation is based on the current BC Employment Standards Act (1.5 times the regular wage paid if the daily hours exceed 8 hours or the weekly hours exceed 40 hours).
We offer an employee benefit plan that includes health benefits available after 6 months with the company. Two weeks of paid vacation each year.
We currently have two positions available.
Location of employment: Vancouver Mainland
Job duties:
- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plan to prepare landscape project layout and determine dimensions and materials required;
- Construct decks, garden walls, walkways, stairs, fountains and waterfalls, retaining walls and BBQ stations;
- Inspect and replace damaged framework or other structures and fixtures;
- Assemble and fasten material using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue;
- Assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials;
- Measure, cut, or shape wood and other materials;
- Measure and mark cutting lines on materials using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge;
- Install, repair, and/or renovate structures and fixtures using carpenter's hand and power tools;
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment;
- Instruct and direct labourers and any construction helpers;
- Complete daily paperwork tracking job time and material costs;
- Responsible for hardscape and softscape landscape construction.
Requirements:
- Must have completed high school;
- Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving history;
- Must have at least two years of work experience as a Carpenter or a combination of experience and education/training;
- Manual dexterity is a must;
- The position is physically demanding;
- Must be able to work under minimum supervision;
- Must have an attention to details;
- Must be able to work under pressure of tight deadlines; at heights, in confined, noisy, and/or dusty spaces;
- Must be able to handle heavy loads
- Must have excellent problem solving, decision making, job task planning and organizing skills;
- Must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
