Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Overview

The 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, alongside all in-house trades to complete top quality work at various District facilities.

Experience and training in institutional facilities is a bonus!

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.

• Perform renovations, repairs, and new installations across district facilities (over 140 school district sites and offices).
• Work effectively in a small team and independently, alongside all in-house trades to complete high-quality work.

• 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 locksmith or a willingness to learn is an asset.
• Sufficient physical strength and health to perform the duties of the position.

Unionized position with an hourly wage rate of $40.65 per hour
, plus a liberal benefits package including pension, health, vacation, and sick benefits.

This Carpenter position works 37.5 hours per week on afternoon shifts beginning at 3pm, Monday to Friday only.

Interested and qualified applicants should apply by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting. This competition will remain open until filled. Please ensure you have received a confirmation from Make a Future that you have applied to a specific posting. Without this confirmation your application will not have been submitted.

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