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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Journeyman Carpenter NSYD
Posted on April 30, 2024 by Employer details Marine Atlantic Inc.
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Requisition ID: 457 Location: North Sydney, NS Hourly Rate: $35.764 Application Closing Date: 05/07/2024 Application Closing Time: 23:59 hours Atlantic Time Marine Atlantic is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Our employees embody our core values; they are diverse, safety-oriented team-players who exhibit integrity and commitment, and always strive for excellence.Marine Atlantic is currently looking for a Journeyman Carpenter NSYD to work with our Facilities Management department, located in North Sydney, NS. Marine Atlantic is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Preference may be given to members of the following equity deserving groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your application.The function of the Maintenance Department is to interact and provide a maintenance service to all departments within the company, primarily focused on shore maintenance. All aspects of Marine Atlantic's operation rely on the Maintenance Department for assistance, whether it is planned or breakdown maintenance. Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Supervisor (s), Carpenters will perform tasks to sustain the terminal onshore preventive maintenance program as outlined in the preventive maintenance job plans, ensuring minimum down time with a cost-effective approach to vessel schedules and operational requirements whether planned or unplanned.Carpenters are responsible for maintaining onshore based terminal equipment, including facilities and grounds, fencing, ticket booths and asphalt. Carpenters construct, erect, install, maintain and repair structures and components of structures. Such employees must adhere to prescribed safety procedures, interpret drawings, obtain cost estimates, make sketches, work at heights, order required materials, and complete daily time reports.Additional Key Areas of Responsibility Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements.Prepare layouts in conformance with building codes, using measuring tools.Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join construction materials.Erect scaffolding.Prepare cost estimates.Execute tasks as outlined in preventive maintenance job plans. Fueling of vessels and offloading fuel from bulk carriers/tankers (Port aux Basques).Operate the Loading Ramps as required.Snow removal and seasonal ground maintenance care in designated areas.Interior/exterior painting, as required.Support the vessel in carpentry related work.Oil spill response on land and sea as required.Promote a safe working environment.What qualifications do I need to be considered for this opportunity?Qualifications:Red Seal Journeyperson Carpenter CertificateMinimum three (3) ? five (5) years' experience in a similar environment. Valid Class 5 Driver's License with air brake endorsement.Or a combination of equivalent education, job-related training and experience in a related position.Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Essential):Excellent oral and written communication skills.Basic computer skills.Problem solving and troubleshooting.Organizing and planning to prioritize work.Work as part of a team towards common goals and objectives.The employee must be proficient in all aspects of their tradeAbility to work at heights.Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Desirable):Experience working with scaffolding/staging.Ability to work in a confined space.Why work for the Marine Atlantic team?As part of the Marine Atlantic team, you will participate in a variety of ongoing training programs and development opportunities to navigate your career and chart your course for success. We provide a positive and inclusive work culture that is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career de- LocationNorth Sydney, NS
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Full time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Source CareerBeacon #2038228
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