Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Specific Skills

Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware

Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools

Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements

Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials

Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems

Major Work Area

Construction

Additional Skills

Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites

Operate CADD and other computer software systems

Estimate costs and materials

Work Setting

Residential

Commercial

Security and Safety

Criminal record check;

Personal Suitability

Accurate; Team player; Client focus; Judgement; Reliability;