Carpenter

Houston Landscapes Ltd. is seeking Carpenter for its location in North Vancouver, BC. It’s a full-time (40 hours per week), permanent position$35.00-$37/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 two 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 material 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.