Carpenter

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Carpenter constructs, repairs and maintains structures throughout the hospital in accordance with the established standards of the trade.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Grade 12 education with an Ontario Certificate of Qualification as a Carpenter (Certificate of Qualification 403A)
-Ontario Certificate of Qualification as a Carpenter
-4 years apprenticeship training with a demonstrated knowledge of the tools, equipment, methods and practices of the carpentry trade.
-Ability to work from plans, drawings, verbal instructions, with minimum supervision.
-Numerical ability is needed to estimate materials and to measure.
-Verbal ability is necessary to communicate with workers and other members of hospital staff.
-Ability to evaluate information against measurable criteria and to work within set standards.
-Proficient in the use of computers and electronic devices
-Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Constructs, repairs and maintains structures such as partition walls, ceilings, casework, and other parts of hospital buildings (interior and exterior), including doors, locks, windows, floors, etc.at all campuses including Charlton Ave & King St. sites
-Reads and/or makes drawings to determine procedure of constructing casework, partitions, cabinets, countertops, etc.
-Calculates and gives estimates, choosing materials and estimating time required to complete job.
-Adheres to all safety regulations and ensures tools and work area are maintained to standard.
-Responsible for maintaining inventory, including ordering supplies or materials needed for a specific job.
-Drywall installation/repairs throughout hospital as well as taping and finishing.
-Assists other tradesmen as required.
-Door install/repairs with all door associated hardware, closures, door handles, cores etc.
-Cut, Replace ceiling tiles, and repair and / or install ceiling grid 
-Receive work direction and close out work received, electronically.
-Able to work in emergency situations.
-Work with minimum supervision
-Work on all ceiling grids
-Comply with work load measures.
-Performs and carries out other duties and assignments as directed by his/her Supervisor or other Maintenance management staff

WAGE RATE:
Hourly:  $35.14...$35.81...$36.47