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Carpenter

AHS Employees

Build, renovate, and maintain facilities

Carpenter positions vary in tasks and responsibilities from repairing, renovating, building, modifying and erecting structures and fixtures in accordance with local building codes.

They also conduct preventative maintenance on the interior and exterior of facilities to ensure they are in good repair and safe to use.

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Compensation

$37.09 - $40.32 per hour

Other benefits

Union

Alberta Union of Provincial Employees General Support Services (AUPE GSS)

Education

Journeyman carpenter certificate

Registration

Not required

Duties

  • Use hand or power tools to repair, renovate, build, and modify structures and fixtures in accordance with local building codes
  • Analyze department requests and problems and recommend solutions
  • Create shop drawings and specifications, prepare cost estimates, order supplies and materials, and plan project work schedules
  • Conduct preventative maintenance on interior and exterior structures, fixtures, and equipment

Make a Difference

  • Keep facilities, fixtures, and structures in good repair and safe to use
  • Maintain quality as you ensure facilities are built or maintained to current standards
  • Help keep facilities pleasant to be in, functional, and tidy
  • Provide cost estimates and schedules of work to inform departmental budgets
  • Maintain staff and public safety as you conduct repairs

Work Collaboratively

  • Collaborate with other carpenters, facilities maintenance and engineering, and support staff
  • May occasionally direct or work with external contractors
  • Work in a variety of facilities including hospitals, medical centres, and specialty institutions

Grow Your Career

  • Additional training and education
  • Healthcare leadership and management
  • Health system administration

Additional Information

To learn more about a career as a carpenter in our province visit Alberta Learning Information Services (ALIS).