QT Carpenter

POSITION TEMPORARY VACANCY

CARPENTER

The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District No. 83 invites qualified individuals to apply for our Temporary Carpenter position. This is 40 hour per week, CUPE union position, and the rate of pay is $37.74 per hour.

THE DISTRICT

In the North Okanagan-Shuswap School District, we serve just over 6800 students and 1200 staff in 24 through a variety of sites located around Shuswap Lake and the North Okanagan. We are known for strong academic achievement, a thriving trades and careers program, and a rich culture of school athletics. The school district enjoys comprehensive Local Education Agreements with each of four First Nations bands. One elementary, one middle, and one secondary school offer French Immersion. Our Strategic Plan prioritizes a “students first” focus on success, organizational efficiency, and a culture of health and wellness as our key goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Perform structural maintenance repairs to all school plants.
• Duties will be mainly in carpentry, millwork and renovations.
• Perform general structural additions, renovations, form work and framing.
• Perform general repairs to cabinets, furniture and building finishes, stairs, flooring, sash and doors, etc.
• Repair and install all types of hardware and locking systems.
• Cuts, issues and maintains records of issued keys.
• Filling and taping of drywall surfaces.
• Perform general masonry and concrete finishing duties.
• Repair and install exterior and interior building finishes and coverings.
• Perform preventative maintenance work as it relates to the trades.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks related to other trades, as assigned.
• General glazing installations.
• Prepare purchase orders, obtain supplies as required and recommend equipment purchase or replacement. Assist
• in estimating material/labour for assigned projects.
• Be willing to accept emergency callouts for repairs.

The above job description reflects the principal functions of the job. Other comparable or transient duties which are within the areas of knowledge and skills required by the job description may also be assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work will be inside and outside work. Travel to all School District facilities required, transportation may be provided to the job site from the base site (Works Complex). Appropriate personal safety equipment is to be supplied and worn by the trade's person. Appropriate hand tools for the trade must be supplied by the trade's person. May be required to report directly to the worksite.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Certification as a journeyman as set out in the B.C. Apprenticeship Act for Carpentry T.Q., or equivalent Inter-provincial Technical Qualifications preferably combined with Locksmith certification.
• Three years' working experience as a tradesperson in maintenance within the specified trades.
• Working knowledge of related maintenance trades connected with physical plant servicing, preferably with some joinery certification or experience.
• Demonstrated ability to take direction, carry out assigned duties independently, and work as part of a team with other trades persons.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform assigned duties (including climbing ladders and scaffolds).
• Working knowledge of other related maintenance trades connected with physical plant servicing.
• Have a good working knowledge of the National Building Code of B.C. and be proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Hold a valid B.C. Driver's License.

THE PROCESS:

Please apply on the Make a Future webpage at with cover letter, resume, supporting documentation.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Trevor Bettcher, Facilities and Grounds Manager at (250) 832-9415.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 83 – AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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.

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