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Electrician - Tradesperson (Afternoon Shift)

Surrey – School District #36

District Facilities Centre · Surrey, B.C.

Job description

Electrician

Afternoon Shift (3 pm - 10:30 pm PST)

Surrey Schools is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey. Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 85,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

Reporting to the Foreperson and Electrical Manager, these positions are responsible for a variety of projects including renovations, repairs, and new installations in over 140 school district sites and offices. The ideal candidates must be team-players and ready to be part of a cohesive, effective department of professionals who hold great pride in their work. The department requires applicants to be prepared to work effectively in a small team as well as independently to complete top quality work in various District facilities.

Surrey Schools prides itself on providing our facilities staff with excellent work-life balance. These positions will work afternoon shifts Monday to Friday with some requirement for day shifts as needed. The successful applicants will have access to top-quality tools and equipment, a well-maintained fleet of vehicles and work out of the beautiful District Facilities Centre located in the heart of Surrey.

Applicants must have:

  • Interprovincial Trades Qualification (TQ) in Electrical with a Red Seal endorsement;
  • A minimum of 4 years' experience in a variety of electrical work;
  • Sufficient physical strength and health to perform the duties of the position are required;
  • A valid Class 5 BC Driver's license.
  • Experience and training working on fire alarm systems is considered an asset.
  • Experience working in an institutional setting is a bonus!

This is a unionized position that offers a 37.5 hour work week with an hourly wage rate of $40.65, plus a benefits package: municipal pension, health, vacation & sick benefits. Effective date per collective agreement.

Qualified applicants can apply on Make a Future. This posting will remain open until filled.

Note: Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.

About this occupation

This job is classed under Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) 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.

Electricians (except industrial and power system) lay out, assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in buildings and other structures. They are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments of buildings 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 drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations
  • Pull wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors
  • Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment
  • Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels
  • Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits

Usual requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a four- to five-year apprenticeship program is usually required.
  • Trade certification for construction electricians is compulsory in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
  • Trade certification for electricians (domestic and rural) is compulsory in Newfoundland and Labrador and Ontario.

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AI Summary

What you’ll do

Perform electrical renovations, repairs, and new installations across school district sites and offices. Work effectively both independently and as part of a small team. Complete high-quality electrical work in district facilities. Report to the Foreperson and Electrical Manager

What you’ll need

Interprovincial Trades Qualification in Electrical with a Red Seal endorsement. Minimum 4 years of experience in a variety of electrical work. Sufficient physical strength and health to perform the duties. Valid Class 5 British Columbia driver's licence. Fire alarm systems experience and training considered an asset. Institutional setting experience considered a bonus. Consent to a criminal records search prior to employment

Benefits

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