Houston Landscapes is hiring
Carpenter with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Construction
• Renovation
• Commercial
• Residential
• Urban area

Level of expertise

• Maintenance and repair

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
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers
• Waterproof, damp proof and restore surfaces
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Work with minimal supervision
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Flexibility

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan