AddressLandArt 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 Foreman this upcoming season!
Summary: The Carpentry Foreman is responsible for completing a variety of job tasks involving general carpentry, framing, renovations, formwork and structures, and assisting with the completion of landscape construction projects. Job responsibilities will also require performing general labor duties.
Hours: 6:15 AM – 5 PM Weekdays, increased/decreased as needed
Wage: $35 - $40/ hour, based on experience
Reports to: ¨Operations Manager
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
- Punctual
- Ability to hit deadlines
Job Duties:
- Estimating woodworking for projects
- Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the day-to-day work activities of a carpentry crew of 1 to 2 employees
- Conduct on-site orientations with new employees and employees in new positions, which cover all company health and safety policies, practices, and procedures
- Ensure that all work activities are carried out in compliance with local and company health and safety laws and regulations at shop/yard and jobsites
- 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
- Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to complete work activities
- Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project
- Manage the execution of construction projects, planning labor requirements, equipment requirements and material deliveries and timing to ensure completion of job(s) within project deadlines
- Delegate job tasks to appropriate crew members to assist in the completion of landscape constructions
- Meet with subcontractors and supervise quality, efficiency, and deadlines
- Assist in the landscape construction of patios, walkways, gardens, retaining solutions, walls, etc. as necessary
- Operate various hand tools, power tools, and equipment used to complete carpentry duties, including:
- 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
- Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
- Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including: daily site meeting logs, crew daily forms, equipment daily inspection forms, attendance tracking, time and materials billing summaries, requests for time off, etc.
- Comply with all company policies and regulations
Requirements:
- Completion of high school
- College/Red Seal certification
- Minimum 10-15 years of experience with general carpentry, renovations, finish carpentry, framing, and formwork
- 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
- Speak, read, and write English
- Carry and use a smart phone or data-enabled device for communication and reporting
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
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $35.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Experience:
- carpentry: 10 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
