Job Description


Reporting to the Shop Supervisor (Carpentry), or a Zone Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible to perform carpentry related work on campus.
Key Responsibilities

- Installs, repairs and maintains interior building components related to the carpentry trade such as but not limited to steel/wood stud and drywall, suspended ceilings, commercial and residential doors, frames and hardware and flooring
- Installs, repairs and maintains exterior building components such as but not limited to windows, doors, siding, stairs, decks, trim and asphalt roofing shingles
- Constructs and installs custom cabinetry and millwork
- Erects, dismantles and works from various types of scaffolding and lifts
- Performs preventive maintenance tasks on designated architectural and building fabric components
- Performs all duties in accordance with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act, National Building Code as well as University and Government rules and regulations
- Maintains a clean work environment
- Performs other duties as required
Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. Dalhousie\'s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Required Qualifications

- Valid Carpenter certificate of qualification with Red Seal designation as recognized by the Nova Scotia Department of Education
- Completion of certified trades school program preferred
- Five years recent and related journey person experience in construction and/or maintenance in a commercial or institutional environment
- Cabinet construction and installation experience preferred
- Ability to work at heights
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and blue prints
- Familiar with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety act, National Building Code as well as University and government rules and regulations
- Ability to take direction
- Good communication and organization skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Familiarity with microcomputers preferred
- Must be willing and able to work overtime and respond to after-hours calls as required
- Knowledge of tools of the trade
- Ability to direct others in foreperson capacity an asset
- General safety, Fall Protection and WHMIS training an asset
Assets
Additional Information
Application Consideration
Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi\'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and other members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 07/10/2023
Close Date 07/17/2023
Open Until Filled No
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2207829
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $26.64 per hour
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Halifax, NS, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned