Journeyperson Carpenter

QUALIFICATIONS
* High School Diploma or suitable combination of relevant education and experience related to the position
* Journeyperson Carpenter Certificate as recognized by the Province of Manitoba
* Minimum of four (4) years commercial experience as a Journeyperson Carpenter
* Active employment as a Journeyperson carpenter within the last two (2) years
* Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
* Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
* Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently
* Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
* Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
* Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
* Demonstrated communication skills
* Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
* Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
* Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
* Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Journeyperson Carpenter is responsible for performing a variety of skilled tasks in maintaining, repairing, altering and constructing woodwork, furniture and fixtures throughout the Prairie Mountain Health Region in offices and wards, and building interior and exterior structures and roofs as required. The incumbent will also set up and dismantle Infection control hoardings for various trades as required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overview:

1. Constructs and repairs fences, barricades and hoarding to control worksites and traffic, both foot and vehicular.
2. Fabricates concrete formwork and constructs platform bases for future siting of equipment.
3. Designs the fabrication of, manufactures, repairs and maintains building millwork, furniture and fixtures by measuring, cutting and fastening together wood, plastic laminate, plexiglas and other materials.
4. Installs and repairs stud walls and demountable partitions
5. Installs/repairs wood and metal doors and frames plus all related hardware such as locks, hinges and closers.
6. Installs weather-stripping, thresholds and automatic door buttons to control air and light transmission.
7. Completes layout, installation and replacement of suspended ceiling systems.
8. Installs and repairs various types of wall and corner protectors.
9. Repairs windows and all related hardware such as hinges, locks and weather-stripping.
10. Repairs exterior entrance doors, hardware, closers and all other related hardware including weather-stripping.
11. Performs emergency repair and damage assessment of various types of built-up roofing systems.
12. Installs a wide variety of materials and objects to walls, floors and ceilings using appropriate fastening devices such as screws, anchors, and toggle bolts.
13. Installs, repairs and designs prefabricated expansion joints utilizing chemical anchors.
14. Maintains drawings, schematics and equipment files so that they are current.
15. Must work in co-operation with all other staff to produce a harmonious working relationship throughout the Prairie Mountain Health Region.
16. Participates in various meetings and committees as required.
17. Adheres to all applicable policies, procedures and related codes.
18. Keeps the person you report to, apprised of all pertinent information regarding the functions within the Department.
19. Orders related materials and parts as required.
20. Prepares estimates of time and materials for specific projects as required.
21. May occasionally supervise other categories or lesser-qualified maintenance personnel.
22. May work independently or assist in the installation and repair of building services, building service equipment and various hospital equipment.
23. Participates in new construction and commissioning as required.
24. Performs all required aspects of preventative maintenance.
25. Responds to emergency calls such as Code Red, Code White, etc. as directed.
26. Ensures that equipment, tools, materials, etc. are properly maintained and ensures economic use of same.
27. Works with a full array of various hand and power tools.
28. Maintains work and equipment areas in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
29. Performs required duties on all Prairie Mountain Health facilities and buildings.
30. Performs other maintenance duties as required, not exceeding skills and capabilities.
31. Notifies person you report to, when additional help is required.
32. Ensures that consideration is given to patients and staff by notifying them when services are to be interrupted, when work is to be done and when work has been completed
33. Other duties as assigned.