Carpenter

Tradesperson - Carpenter Afternoon Shift *This is an AFG position in the Structural Maintenance Department. Annual Facilities Grant positions are annual renewal full-time positions.

The start date for this AFG position begins as soon as possible. The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples : The q?

íc?? y? - Katzie, the q'wa : n??'?n? - 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 $39.50 per hour plus a liberal benefit package including pension, health, vacation, and sick benefits.

Expected additional increase to hourly rate inJuly 2024, as per new collective bargaining agreement. Interested and qualified applicants should apply by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting.

This competition will close July 2, 2024 at 4pm. Please be sure that 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.