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Job summary

The Carpenter/Maintenance Technician is responsible for modifying shipping containers and performing general interior renovations and building repairs. They must ensure a clean work area while adhering to all health and safety protocols.

Job details

ABOUT US GT Group, headquartered in Montreal Canada, provides a varied range of products and services related to Containers, Transport, Logistics and Warehousing for the international shipping community. Serving both the domestic and international sectors for over 45 years, we bring a solid and innovative approach to client satisfaction. If you have a strong work ethic, are driven and want to be part of a team that provides growth and a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you. YOUR ROLE The Carpenter/Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing carpentry work related primarily to the modification of shipping containers and maintenance of company facilities. Schedule Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. May vary based on operational needs. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Modify shipping containers. • Wood framing. • Install plywood, drywall, insulation and finishing materials. • General interior renovations and building repairs. • Safely operate power tools. • Maintain clean work area. • Follow all health and safety requirements, wear PPE, report hazards. • Perform other related duties. QUALIFICATIONS Education * Verbal and written fluency in French; * Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS/DEP) in Carpentry, Building Maintenance, Construction or related trade preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Experience • Minimum 2–3 years of carpentry, construction, interior renovation or building maintenance. • General knowledge of interior renovations is required. • Good knowledge of electric/power tools is required. • Experience with wood framing, plywood and drywall installation is required. • Shipping container modification experience is an asset. Licences & Certifications • Valid Class 5 driver's licence preferred. • WHMIS certification required. • Forklift, aerial lift and First Aid/CPR certifications are assets PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, bend, kneel, climb ladders, work indoors/outdoors. BENEFITS * Collective insurance applicable after 90 worked days; * Free parking on site; * Yearly events; * Friendly & tightly knit team; GT GROUP is committed to equal opportunity in employment for women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and persons who are because of race or colour, in a visible minority in Canada. If you are considering a career in the container transport industry, have the required experience and skills, and are up to the challenge offered, please apply by sending us your CV

What you’ll do

The Carpenter/Maintenance Technician is responsible for modifying shipping containers and performing general interior renovations and building repairs. They must ensure a clean work area while adhering to all health and safety protocols.

Requirements

Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in carpentry, construction, or building maintenance and possess a relevant vocational diploma. Proficiency with power tools and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs are required.

Benefits

• Collective insurance • Free parking on site • Yearly events

Listed skills

• French · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Verbal · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• Shipping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Carpentry
• Wood framing
• Drywall installation
• Plywood installation
• Interior renovations
• Building maintenance
• Power tools
• Shipping container modification
• Health and safety
• PPE
• Construction
• Wood Framing
• Power Tool Operation
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Strong Work Ethic
• Drywall (Installation And Repair)
• Aerial Lifts
• Forklift Truck
• French Language
• Innovation
• Renovation
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Transportation
• Maintenance Carpenter
• Carpenter
• Carpenters and Joiners
• Carpenters