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Carpenter

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

  • At heights
  • Outdoors

Work setting

  • Construction

Level of expertise

  • Maintenance and repair

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
  • Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
  • Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
  • Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
  • Supervise other workers

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits