Carpentry Lead Hand – #4523 – L
LandArt
LandArt is a high-end residential landscape construction business located in the heart of wine country in Beamsville, ON. We service the Golden Horseshoe area, working anywhere from Mississauga to Hamilton to Niagara Falls. Our company loves natural stone and we look for ways to apply it into our designs so that our projects can stand the test of time. Quality workmanship is the standard we set for everything we do.
We offer career opportunities that will provide year-round employment, complete with health care benefits and a pension plan, as well as professional development possibilities, including apprenticeships in horticultural technician and stone masonry.
We are seeking a hard-working individual with a commitment to customer service to join our close-knit team of professionals as a Carpentry Lead Hand this upcoming season!
Summary: The Carpentry Lead Hand is responsible for completing a variety of job tasks involving general carpentry, finish carpentry, framing, and form work, to assist with the completion of landscape construction projects. Job responsibilities will also require performing general labor duties.
Typical Hours: 6:15 AM – 5 PM Weekdays, increased/decreased as needed
Reports To: Carpentry Foreperson Compensation: $18 to $25/hr, depending on experience • Health care benefits • Pension plan
- Help to orient new employees and employees in new positions, in health and safety policies, practices, and procedures
- Help to maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas
- Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner
- Operate various hand tools, power tools, and equipment used to complete carpentry duties
- Operate a circular saw, table saw, router, pneumatic nail gun, ramset, drills, and other tools used for measuring, cutting, fastening, and drilling
- Prepare layouts and build foundations
- Build walls and install partitions
- Assist in building decks and fences
- Assemble, erect, and dismantle scaffolding, rigging, and hoisting equipment
- Assist in building and installing platforms, scaffolding, ramps, and ladders
- Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment required to complete landscape construction projects
- Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
- Comply with all company policies and regulations
Core Capabilities:
- Customer and quality focus
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Team work
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Responsibility and dependability
- Ethics and integrity
Requirements:
- Completion of high school (some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training is beneficial)
- Minimum of 1 - 3 years’ experience in the industry
- Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
- Time management skills
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
- Ability to complete basic calculations
- Speak, read, and write English
Work Conditions:
- Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Requires good manual dexterity
- Excellent stamina is required
- Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
- Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
- Must be able to work flexible hours with occasional Saturday work
If you or someone you know might be interested in working with us at LandArt, email your resume to:
admin@landart.net, or call us at 289-439-0018
You can find more information about LandArt on our website at:
