Carpenter

Duties & Responsibilities • Perform various physical duties as assigned • Move, secure, install, build, load, and unload materials • Maintain all safety standards and wear all PPE as required • Perform some specialised tasks which may require on-the job training • Effectively use heavy and light equipment, depending on the jobsite / assignment • Take direction from the Site supervisor in relation to moving items, tools, equipment, or other material from place to place and other activities • Maintenance and upkeep of site tools and report any defects as appropriate • Slinging and signalling operations (banksman operations) where appropriate • Ability to safely operate various vehicles and equipment • Additional ad hoc duties as and when required

Requirements

Technical Skills & Experience • Timber framing proficiency with a knowledge of various timber framing techniques • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications • Skilled use of power tools (e.g., circular saws, nail guns) and hand tools (e.g., hammers, levels) • Skill in using hand tools (e.g. saws, chisels, planes, and other tools to cut and shape wood accurately) • Experience installing roof structures, and timber frame panels desirable • Experience in site preparation and layout with an ability to measure, mark, and set out the foundation and frame layout on-site