Trades - Carpenter

School District No. 22 (Vernon) is currently accepting applications for carpenter to join our team. This position is 8 hours per day (40 hours per week) 12-month position.

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the incumbent will perform rough and finished carpentry duties relative to work in the construction, renovation and maintenance of buildings, grounds and auxiliary equipment.

• Perform general repairs to cabinets, furniture and building finishes, stairs, flooring, doors, chalkboards, cupboards, etc.

• Prioritize and plan work, selecting appropriate construction techniques, equipment and materials to achieve the objective of projects/work orders.
• Perform general structural additions, renovations, form work and framing including constructing new classrooms or storage rooms, building computer rooms, etc.
• Re-locate/move portable classrooms by stripping, jacking, blocking, leveling, skirting, and re-finishing classrooms and installing walkways, ramps or steps.
• Repair and install all types of hardware and locking systems including panic hardware, closers (hydraulic and mechanical), lock sets, lock cylinders, hinges, thresh-holds, door stops, etc.
• Perform general masonry and concrete finishing duties.
• Repair and install exterior and interior building finishing coverings.
• Conduct a preventative maintenance program to the extent possible to ensure facilities are repaired or replaced before becoming a safety hazard.
• Perform general glazing installations as required.
• Build all forms of cabinetry for School District facilities including lockers, bookshelves, counters, cupboards, windows and door frames and perform the requisite installation, maintenance and repairs.
• Liaise with administrators, teachers, managers and supervisors to determine specific needs.
• Liaise with other trades to ensure the projects/work orders are completed safely, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Order supplies and equipment as required to perform duties.
• Perform all work in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, and codes, including District safety procedures.
• Maintain tools, equipment and a clean, safe work environment.
• Coordinate and schedule the day-to-day work of trades helpers occasionally, delegating tasks and monitoring output.

• Grade 12.
• Interprovincial Trade Certification as a carpenter which includes an in-class training component of 840 hours (28 weeks) and 182 weeks (6360 hours) of apprenticeship training.
• Must possess and maintain a valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License.

• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work sketches and specifications
• Thorough and current knowledge of the standards, practices, regulations, methods, tools and equipment of the trade.
• Ability to perform a variety of skilled tasks in the repair, fabrication and maintenance of parts and equipment.
• Ability to use courtesy, tact, and discretion to deal with or settle requests, complaints or clarification of information.
• Ability to use judgement and initiative in identifying, adapting, and applying procedures and approaches to address unusual problem situations and resolve most conflicts.
• Physically capable to perform the duties of the job.
• Basic working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

WAGE : $38.43 per hour (PG11T) plus labour market adjustment

SHIFT :
Assigned by the Director of Facilities or designate

8 hours per day - 40 hours per week
-12 month position.

This is a union position, CUPE Local 5523 and the hourly rate of pay is set out above plus a percentage in lieu of vacation and statutory holiday pay.

While all applicants will be considered, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.

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