Carpenter

Perform wood work activities in the carpentry workshop.

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Overview

Perform wood work activities in the carpentry workshop.

You have:

SSCE with a minimum of 5 years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
Trade Test certificate is required for this role.
Be hardworking.
Be a good team player.

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Details

Position: Carpenter

Duration: 6 months’ renewable Location: Ibadan

Closing Date: 16 October 2025

DUTIES:

Perform wood work activities in the carpentry workshop.
Operate wood saw machines.
Perform roofing repair works.
Grind and smooth wood surface for work delivery.
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

SSCE with a minimum of 5 years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment. Trade Test certificate is required for this role.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

Be hardworking.
Be a good team player.

Benefits

REMUNERATION:

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a challenging carpentry project you completed successfully?	This assesses your problem-solving skills and project management experience.	Discuss the project details, your approach, the challenges faced, and the outcome.
How do you ensure safety while operating wood saw machines?	This checks your awareness of safety protocols in carpentry.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to grind and smooth a wood surface effectively?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of how you contributed to a team's success in a past role.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to take on carpentry work?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you had experience in roofing repair works? Describe it.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple duties to perform?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What would you do if a supervisor assigns a task you have never done before?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.