Carpenter (Permanent)

Richmond School District No. 38; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking school district as a full-time Carpenter, where you will play a vital role in enhancing educational facilities across the region. This position involves a variety of carpentry tasks, from framing and constructing to millwork and maintenance. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all students have access to high-quality learning spaces. With a commitment to professional growth and community engagement, this role offers a chance to make a real impact while enjoying a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits. If you are passionate about carpentry and education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Municipal Pension

Health Benefits

Vacation Benefits

Sick Benefits

Qualifications

• Journeyman level experience in commercial and institutional carpentry.
• Knowledge of carpentry techniques, methods, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain structures for new construction and renovations.
• Provide technical expertise and respond to carpentry emergencies.

Skills

Carpentry

Millwork

Construction

Technical Expertise

Communication Skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Apprenticeship in Carpentry

BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification in Carpentry (T.Q.)

Tools

Carpentry Tools

District Vehicle

Job description

Carpenter

Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be “The Best Place to Learn and Lead.”

As an employer, we provide comprehensive growth, learning, and engagement opportunities to our committed professionals across the district. We are currently looking for a full-time permanent Carpenter to join our Facilities Services department to perform construction, millwork, and maintenance alteration at the journeyman level across the district’s 53 facilities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Framing and constructing structures for the installation and maintenance of new construction and renovation projects on existing district facilities.
• Performs structural and non-structural framing work such as walls, window frames, doorframes, and ceilings.
• Building, repairing, and installing a variety of millwork such as cabinets, counters, shelving units, and other finishing work for offices and classrooms.
• Designing, reading, and interpreting plans, drawings and specifications of equipment and furnishings.
• Providing technical expertise to district staff as required.
• Responding to carpentry emergencies throughout the district such as roof leaks, broken windows, and vandalism.
• Operating a district vehicle and maintaining the vehicles carpentry equipment and materials inventory as necessary.
• Performs other related job duties of comparable importance, difficulty and responsibility as required.

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent plus a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Apprenticeship in Carpentry or equivalent apprenticeship training and a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification in Carpentry (T.Q.).
• Two (2) years’ experience at a journeyman level in commercial and institutional carpentry, including renovation, repair and finishing work.
• Thorough knowledge of current techniques, methods, procedures, regulations, standards, and materials applicable to the carpentry trade.
• Competency in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the trade.
• Ability to organize workload, work under periodic pressure and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, pushing, pulling and moving heavy materials, equipment and supplies.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
• Good communication skills.

Interested applicants MUST provide proof of TQ/Red Seal qualifications to be considered.

This is a unionized position that offers a 40-hour work week with an hourly wage of $40.75, plus a comprehensive benefit package including Municipal Pension, health, vacation, and sick benefits.

For more information about Richmond School District 38, please visit www.makeafuture.ca/richmond or our website at www.sd38.bc.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however ONLY those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.