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Carpenter

Surrey – School District #36

District Facilities Centre · Surrey, B.C.

Job description

Afternoon Shift

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q̓ ícə̓ y̓ - Katzie, the qʼwa:n̓ƛʼən̓ - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district, where equity is deeply embedded and diversity welcomed. We are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families.

Surrey School District has an exciting opportunity in our Carpentry department! Reporting to the Manager of Structural Maintenance within the Facilities Division, the Carpentry position is responsible for a variety of projects including renovations, repairs, and new installations in over 140 school district sites and offices. The successful applicant must be prepared to work effectively in a small team, as well as independently, along side all in-house trades to complete top quality work at various District facilities. Experience and training in institutional facilities is a bonus!

Surrey Schools prides itself on providing our facilities staff with excellent work-life balance. This Carpenter position works 37.5 hours per week on afternoon shifts beginning at 3pm, Monday to Friday only. The successful applicant will have access to top-quality tools and equipment, a well-maintained fleet of vehicles and the beautiful District Facilities Centre located in the heart of Surrey.

Applicants must have:

  • A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license.
  • Interprovincial trades qualification (TQ) in Carpentry and/or Joinery with a Red Seal endorsement.
  • Experience working as a lock smith or desire to learn is an asset.
  • Sufficient physical strength and health to perform the duties of the position are required.

This is a unionized position that offer an hourly wage rate of $40.65 per hour plus a liberal benefit package including pension, health, vacation, and sick benefits.

Interested and qualified applicants should apply by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting. This competition will remain open until filled.

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Note: The successful applicants are required to consent to a Criminal Record Search prior to employment. Only applicants selected for interviews are contacted.

About this occupation

This job is classed under Carpenters (NOC 72310) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Carpenters construct, erect, install, maintain and repair structures and components of structures made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials. They are employed by construction companies, carpentry contractors, and maintenance departments of factories, plants and other establishments, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
  • Prepare layouts in conformance 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 subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
  • Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware

Usual requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in carpentry is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
  • Trade certification for carpenters is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
  • Trade certification for framers is available, but voluntary, in Saskatchewan.

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AI Summary

What you’ll do

Complete renovations, repairs, and new installations across school district sites and offices. Work effectively in a small team and independently. Collaborate with in-house trades to complete high-quality work. Perform carpentry duties at various district facilities

What you’ll need

Valid Class 5 British Columbia driver's licence. Interprovincial trades qualification in Carpentry and/or Joinery with a Red Seal endorsement. Sufficient physical strength and health to perform the duties. Experience as a locksmith or willingness to learn is an asset. Consent to a criminal record search prior to employment

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • Municipal pension
  • Sick benefits
  • Vacation benefits
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