Framer Career at LUX

Summary 

LUX Homes is a full-service construction company that is known for our high-end custom projects, both new builds and renovations servicing the Okanagan Valley and beyond. You’ll find quality in our work, but also in our curated team of professionals. We hire for craftsmanship and experience but build our LUX Home family on honesty, integrity, and accountability. Always open to new ideas and building methods, our collective goal is client loyalty. 

Day Shift: Monday – Friday. Weekends OFF! 

LUX Homes is currently looking for motivated individuals to work as part of our team. Our staff is stocked with upbeat, positive employees who value quality. LUX Homes is currently hiring a Framer to join us. If you’re looking for a young fun company to grow with and have guaranteed work, we offer year-round work, with a benefits plan and fun company events year-round in addition to so much more.  

The framing carpenter’s responsibilities include using plumb bobs and levels to ensure that structures are exactly vertical or horizontal, constructing window and door frames as well as staircases and flooring, and installing temporary supports for structures as required.  To be successful in this role, you should be able to interpret blueprints and have sound knowledge of building codes and safety regulations.  You should demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely manner.   

Reports To 

Lead Hand 

Job Specific Responsibilities 

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements 
• Prepare layouts conforming to building codes, using measuring tools 
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials 
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay sub-flooring and erect walls and roof systems 
• Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, molding and hardware. 
• Maintain, repair, and renovate residences and wooden structures on commercial and residential sites  
• Selecting, measuring and marketing materials for exterior doors and windows, foundations, floors, walls and roofs 
• Cutting and shaping materials and joining them with nails, screws, bolts or glue.
• Developing work plans.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Work with power tools, lift heavy materials and kneel or crouch for long periods of time.
• Able to make quick mental calculations.
• Work safely and wear special equipment to protect against injury.
• Ask questions when you are not sure.

How to Apply 

 If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume to [email protected] with attention to Brad McNaughton.