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Construction Helper to perform following duties:
Help to measure and mark surfaces to be covered
Help to measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding
Help to measure, cut and install carpeting using hand or machine stitcher, seaming iron, bonding tape or other bonding materials
Help to measure, cut and install resilient floor covering using adhesive, rollers and other hand tools
Help to install hardwood floors, such as strip floors, block floors or plank floors, using glue, staples, nails or other means
Help to repair damaged floor coverings
Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas
Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.
Benefits package available through Blue Cross.
English at work - CLB 4 required and proof of High School completion.
Equipment and Machinery Experience
- Mortar and concrete mixers
- Jackhammers
- Grinding machines
- Circular saws
- Sledgehammers
Essential Skills
- Numeracy
- Working with others
- Problem solving
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
- Not applicable
Specific Skills
- Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
- Mix, pour and spread materials
- Load, unload and transport construction materials
- Clean and pile salvaged materials
Work Location Information
- Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
Security and Safety
- Bondable
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Gloves
Weight Handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Type of Construction
- Residential
- Industrial, commercial and institutional
Work Site Environment
- Dusty