Carpenter (Journeyman preferred) Deck & Fence Builder

Journeyman Carpenter / Fence & Deck Builder

GCS is looking for a Journeyman Carpenter / fence & deck builder to work in their carpentry division. The ideal candidate would possess a strong work ethic and have experience building decks, fences, privacy screens, pergolas, and a general knowledge of all aspects of framing and outdoor carpentry.

We offer competitive wages, health and dental benefits, and other perks like free golf!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Construct decks, fences, pergolas and concrete formwork for projects in the Edmonton area
• Read and understand landscape plans
• Confident in measuring and use tape measures, levels, and angle finding
• Ability to use power tools such as saws, drills, grinders, etc.
• Building pressure treated, cedar and composite/PVC decks, stairs, fences, privacy screens, pergolas, benches, gates, etc.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction
  
• Works diligently toward building and maintaining a high level of quality
• Follow and enforce company polices for all on site personnel

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years carpentry experience
  
• Motivated, hard working, punctual
• Valid driver’s license and clean abstract
• Physically fit
• Strong time management skills
• High attention to detail and very customer service orientated
• Familiar with the maintenance and use of various woodworking tools i.e., table saw, mitre saw, circular saw, drills etc.
• Gas powered tool maintenance and operation
• Safe truck and trailer loading and operation
  
• Able to handle basic carpentry tasks (i.e., fence construction, basic deck framing, post setting)
• General understanding of construction procedures
  
• Safety conscious
• Organized and good with documentation

SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

• CSTS 2020 (with WHMIS 2015)
• Intermediate First Aid