Carpenter

Role Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Coordinator, the position repairs, installs, maintains, alters and renovates within several buildings at Michener Centre. Performs administrative and project planning tasks such as preparing labour and material estimates and interacting with contractors. The position also supports the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of renovation, maintenance and some new construction.

The position works independently on a wide variety of building systems in conjunction with the client department. The position is responsible to 

ensure that all day-to-day building operations are performed in an effective, efficient manner, carefully adhering to all Infrastructure and

industry accepted standards.

The primary responsibilities for the Carpenter include, but are not limited to:

• Analyzing various system operations, taking corrective action to prevent equipment or system failures


• Ensuring that applicable building/safety codes and other applicable building codes and regulations are followed


• Performing service and maintenance of building components


• Utilizing the Facilities Maintenance Systems (FMS) and Work Order Reporting Systems (WORTS)


• Performing scheduled visual inspections and quality assurance checks


• Estimating and purchasing all materials required for repairing, maintaining, installing and constructing various segments of on-site building


• Assisting the Facilities Coordinator in acquiring specifications and quotations to complete projects and maintain structural components within specified timelines


• Ensuring the carpenter shop, tools and equipment are clean and well maintained

The successful candidate will have:

• Good interpersonal communication and correspondence skills to manage tenant/client services, receiving direction and exchanging technical information


• Coordination and planning skills

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position. 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Systems Thinking – Observes and understands larger impact of role: Seeks to understand broader goals and objectives of the ministries and work area. Works with others to achieve business plans, goals and priorities.
  
  


• Creative Problem Solving – Is open to new ideas and breaks problems down to identify solutions: Position is expected to deal with most issues independently and is able to reach out for assistance when needed.
  
  


• Drive for Results – Actively sets goals and remains open to advice on reaching them: Able to identify priority items and action appropriately. Has clear objectives and a plan to achieve those objectives.
  
  


• Build Collaborative Environments – Works in an open honest manner with colleagues: Works in a manner that aligns with the Respect in the Workplace policy.

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Required:

• Journeyperson level carpenter certification


• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Assets:

• Basic understanding of the Alberta Building Code. Ability to apply building code regulations along with Occupational Health and Safety codes, Fire codes etc.


• Use of hand and power tools equipment of different levels in a complex facilities environment


• Working knowledge of operation and maintenance of building systems

Notes

This position is a Permanent, Full-Time position with the standard weekly work hours of 40, Monday to Friday (8am – 5 pm).

Location: Red Deer AB

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

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• Working for the Alberta Public Service. 

• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) Alberta Public Service. Benefit Information. 

• Professional learning and development. 

• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool. 

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.