UBC Building Operations provides comprehensive facilities maintenance and operations for the core academic buildings owned by the University of British Columbia. Trades are the heart and hands of Building Operations. The Trades units provide a wide range of services for the maintenance, repair and operation of all buildings on campus.
Building Operations Carpenters perform skilled carpentry work on concrete forms, wooden framework, partitions and doorframes, moldings installation, stairs, sub-floors and floors as it pertains to the operation, maintenance and repair of core academic buildings.
Organizational Status
Carpenters report to the Architectural Trades Senior Manager. Carpenters work both independently as well with other carpenters and associated tradespeople, both at the apprentice and journeyperson level. Daily work assignments and instructions are given by the Architectural Trade Head and Sub Head.
Work Performed
Requests and obtains material and equipment required for the work assigned.
Performs carpentry repair work, new construction and fabrication of building structures and fixtures, such as, wood and metal stud walls, wood frames, dry wall, plasterboard, forms, ceiling and floor tiles, molding and millwork.
Performs estimates and produces inspection reports on assigned jobs.
Performs emergency call outs.
Performs other trades/construction related work, such as, installing concrete reinforcing rod and wire mesh and assisting in the pouring of concrete slabs and walls.
Ensures that the workplace is safe and follows safe work practices.
May be required to manufacture millwork and repair wooden furniture.
Communicates with customers as required to ensure the efficient delivery of service.
Periodically, positions in this classification may be assigned responsibility for providing training to and monitoring and checking the work of one or more apprentices or labourers.
Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Determines the sequence of work, the work methods and equipment to be employed and how best to complete the work based on technical knowledge of the trade and related departmental guidelines and policies; inappropriate decisions may result in service delays and/or increased job costs.
Supervision Received
Carpenters work under general supervision from the Architectural Trade Head and Sub Head as well as from oral and written instructions and according to approved procedures within the Carpentry shop.
Supervision Given
Monitors and checks the work of apprentice(s) and labourers as the need arises.
Minimum Qualifications
A trade certification to journeyperson level as a Carpenter, a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license and a minimum five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
A working knowledge of relevant industrial safety regulations and building codes. Ability to interpret drawings and specifications and to work independently with minimum supervision. Effective oral and written communication, organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Ability to provide quality service to customers in a courteous, patient manner. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships.
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