framer-carpenter

Overview

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Construction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools.
• 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.
• Survey building locations and levels.
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments.
• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Handling heavy loads. Large workload. Physically demanding. Tight deadlines.
• Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots.