Carpenter

Houston Landscapes Ltd. (Business address 260 Riverside Dr, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1V1) is seeking Carpenter for its location in North Vancouver, BC. It’s a full-time (40 hours per week), permanent position, $35.00 - $37.00/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 three 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 materials to make framework or props, 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.

To apply, please use the following link: https://houstonlandscapesetc.bamboohr.com/careers/63