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About the Role

The On Call Carpenter works onsite at Knox under the direction and supervision of the Facility Manager, performing minor renovations, non-structural carpentry projects, and repairs and maintenance requiring carpentry skills across our property, facilities and grounds. Typical projects include renovating program and office spaces, drywall installation and finishing, flooring replacement and subfloor build-outs.

Responsibilities

Executes space renovation projects as directed by the Facility Manager, including demolition, drywall installation, taping, mudding and finishing.
Replaces flooring, including removal of existing materials, subfloor repair and build-out, levelling and installation of hardwood and vinyl flooring.
Performs finish work, including painting, caulking, trim carpentry and cabinetry installation and repair.
Performs exterior work as required, including exterior trim, siding and aluminum flashing.
Reads and works from basic blueprints, drawings and sketches.
Performs general repairs requiring carpentry skills, including door hardware and drywall patching.
Escalates work requiring a licensed trade or structural expertise to the Facility Manager per Knox protocols.
Documents completed work and flags emerging issues through Knox's work request process.
Assists with infrastructure projects as requested by the Facility Manager.
Submits hourly timesheets, bi-weekly.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of carpentry experience.
Trade certification, apprenticeship standing or equivalent practical experience is an asset.
Demonstrated experience with drywall installation and finishing, steel and wood framing, subfloor construction, and hardwood and vinyl flooring installation.
Demonstrated experience with trim carpentry and cabinetry.
Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings.
Demonstrated competence with hand and power tools and the ability to work safely with them.
Minimum high school diploma.
Prior Occupational Health and Safety, WHMIS, Working at Heights, Fire Safety, First Aid and AODA training would each be considered assets.
Physical strength; able to lift up to 50 lbs, work from ladders and perform physically demanding tasks.
Fluency with the English language, including the ability to speak, read and comprehend.
Excellent communication skills; comfortable with email, phone and text; cell phone user.
A valid driver's license would be an asset.
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Must be willing to complete a police background check and comply with the policies of Knox Church.

Skills

Carpentry
Renovation
Demolition
Drywall installation
Taping
Mudding
Finishing
Flooring replacement
Subfloor repair
Subfloor build-out
Levelling
Hardwood flooring installation
Vinyl flooring installation
Painting
Caulking
Trim carpentry
Cabinetry installation
Cabinetry repair
Exterior trim
Siding
Aluminum flashing
Blueprint reading
Drawing reading
Sketch reading
General repairs
Door hardware repair
Drywall patching
Work request process
Tool usage
Safe tool operation
Communication skills
Email
Phone
Text messaging

Location

Onsite at Knox

Work Type

On Call
Onsite

Experience Level

Minimum 4 years of carpentry experience

Education Level

Minimum high school diploma

About the Company

Knox Church is a large, urban, evangelical and reformed congregation with an emphasis on expository preaching, local and global missions, and intercessory prayer.
Located next to the University of Toronto's downtown campus, Knox Church is increasingly multi-cultural and multi-ethnic in its makeup.
The congregation comprises many who live throughout the Greater Toronto Area, as well as those in the neighbourhood and many who are connected to the University of Toronto.
Knox Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Canada.
Knox Church facilities include a 115-year-old Church building, a 100-year-old multi-unit residential building, and a 1960s-era facility attached to the main Church building that includes a gym, bowling alley and additional program space.
The Knox Church site is approximately one acre in size.
In total the Knox Church site includes almost 70,000 square feet of building infrastructure.
Buildings of this age and variety require constant hands-on attention, and this role exists to help us keep them safe, functional and welcoming.

Equal Opportunity

Knox Church is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our HR representative of any accommodation measures, if required, which would enable you to be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.