general supervisor - residential construction

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Vietnamese

Work setting

• Construction
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Maintenance
• Repair
• Willing to relocate
• Renovation
• Assembly
• Custom cabinet shop
• Furniture repair shop
• Millwork shop
• Residential
• Floor coverings and draperies store

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise workers and projects
• Train or arrange for training
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
• Position and secure panes in frame
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Ensure electrical and plumbing installations meet government regulation
• Conduct moisture, ph, temperature and other tests prior to flooring installations
• Build and repair wooden frames used to mould concrete products
• Align and straighten tiles
• Finish stone products with spray paint and by mounting plaques or installing concrete bases
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
• Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment
• Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• Carpenters
• Cabinetmakers
• Labourers
• Tilesetters
• Floor covering installers
• Drywall installers and finishers
• Kitchen cupboard and vanity installers

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Flooring

Types of systems

• Plumbing, cold water and drain lines

Area of work experience

• Frame straightening

Surface preparation experience

• Drywall taping/patching

Parts specialization

• Plumbing

Area of specialization

• Doors and door frames
• Cabinets
• Kitchen cabinets and vanities

Installation specialization

• Terrazzo tiles
• Modular carpet tiles
• Marble tiles
• Ceramic tiles
• Hardwood strip flooring

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available