Electrician

School District #75 (Mission); Mission; On-site; CAD 101,942,000 - 107,453,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Public School District is seeking an Electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems across district facilities in Mission, BC. The role supports safety and reliability of school infrastructure and requires a BC trade certificate and valid driver’s license.

The position involves preventative maintenance, record-keeping, and occasional call-outs. The ideal candidate will have experience with building electrical systems, reading diagrams, and working cooperatively with the Facilities

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation supplemented by BC Trade Qualification Certificate or related license.
• Valid BC driver’s license and annual driver’s abstract.
• Experience in school district engineering operations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical and related systems in buildings and grounds.
• Participates in preventative maintenance and reports conditions needing action.
• Maintains records and assists with time/materials tracking on work orders.
• Responds to call-outs for alarms and emergencies as required.
• Assists with general Facilities Department tasks and other trades as needed.

Education

BC Trade Qualification Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunity

Electrician

$36.59 per hour / 40 hours per week / 12 months per year

Il stl’i kw’els spipetstexw kw’eset ite xwelmexwelh stexwlaq temexws ye Stó:lo mestiyexw.

Mission Public School District is located on the Traditional, Ancestral, Unsurrendered, and Shared territories of Stó:lo people, of Leq'á:mel, Semá:th, Máthxwi, Sq'éwlets and Qwó:ltl'el First Nations, stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Halq'eméylem is the language of this land and of Stó:lo ancestors. The place from where Halq’eméylem (Upriver dialect) originates is Leq’á:mel. The language comes from the land, and it has been this way since time immemorial.

Le Conseil scolaire de Mission est situé sur les terres traditionnelles, ancestrales, non cédées et partagées du peuple Stó:lo, des Premières nations, Leq'á:mel, Sema:th, Matheqwí, Sq'éwlets et Qwó:ltl'el, peuples de cette terre depuis des temps immémoriaux.

Our Vision

Mission Public School students are educated global citizens who embrace diversity and are prepared for the future.

Our Mission

Mission Public School District is committed to a safe, equitable, diverse, and inclusive educational system for ALL students. Mission students benefit from our diverse community, skilled staff, natural environment, and local history. We are dedicated to honouring student voice and empowering our students to reach their potential.

Our Values

• Working Together
• Lifelong Learning
• Thinking Beyond Today
• Doing the Right Thing

For your application to be considered, all required documents must be included with your application which include:

• cover letter
• resume

Why Mission?

Mission Public Schools benefits from being a medium-sized district with rural and urban schools. We are large enough to provide a variety of programs and services, and small enough to build meaningful relationships with our students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

The school district is focused on following the school's strategic plan which sets the direction for the organization and supports student learning. Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan to learn more about the strategic plan and related priorities. We are committed to forming safe and inclusive workspaces and schools. To learn more, review our policy for Safe Caring and Respectful Workplaces.

About Mission

Mission, British Columbia is nestled on a southern coastal mountain slope, overlooking the lush valley of the mighty Fraser River. Ideally situated, Mission is located an hour east of Vancouver and just a 15-minute drive from the U.S. border. Mission was originally inhabited by the Sto:lo First Nations people, and today this rapidly growing and dynamic centre is home to a population of some 38,000 residents. Come see why Mission is "the Jewel in the Valley".

STAFFING BULLETIN FOR 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Posting Date: October 6, 2026

Closing Date: October 15, 2026 @ 4:00pm

Summary

This is skilled trades work involved in the provision of engineering services for the school district. Reporting to the Engineering Foreman, the Trades-Engineer is fully qualified and certified in a trade such as Electrical work (Industrial Electrical), Plumbing, Steam fitting/Pipe fitting and/or Sheet Metal work.

The Trades-Engineer primarily performs maintenance, installations and repair work in their trade specialty. At other times the Trades-Engineer is required to assist in other engineering trades areas such assignments reflecting the individual’s expertise, knowledge, and government regulations. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team. Initially, employees in this position receive detailed instructions on assignments but as the Trades-Engineer becomes more familiar with district standards and procedures, they exercise some independence of judgment in their work, and supervision is limited.

The Engineering Foreman assigns work. The Trades-Engineer keeps track of time and materials used on work orders. Communicate difficult or unusual problems to the Engineering Foreman or Manager of Facilities Services for recommendations and resolutions.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Installs, maintains and repairs a variety of engineering systems and equipment in buildings and grounds (see below for details)
• Facilitates a preventative maintenance program, correcting unsatisfactory conditions or reporting them to the Engineering Foreman for further action
• Assists other trades personnel and performs routine maintenance activities
• Upon Request, estimates materials and time and provides input to the Engineering Foreman
• Records materials and time records on work orders
• Uses a variety of hand tools, power tools, and meters
• Assists with general Facilities Department tasks as required, e.g. snow removal, renovations, project work
• Responds to occasional Call-Outs for alarms and emergencies
• Source materials for work assignments; this may include picking up supplies and contacting suppliers
• Performs other related duties as may reasonable be expected of a person in this position

Electrical:

• Installs, maintains, modifies and repairs systems such as: intruder and fire alarms, lighting, Audio systems, heating and ventilation, DDC systems, electrical power and distribution systems, secondary service work (Pole installs), service drops, networking for computer systems (patch panels), infrared scan switch gears, and camera installations
• Performs boiler maintenance (certificate required)
• Adapts/designs some control circuitry
• Repairs equipment e.g. pumps, electric motors, switches, electrical tolls, machinery and equipment
• Assists other engineering trades as required

Heating/Gas Fitting:

• Installs, maintains, modifies and repairs heating appliances such as forced air furnaces, hot water and pressure boilers, and roof top heating / air conditioning units
• Sets up heating appliances for maximum efficiency and safety
• Changes filters, belts, replaces electric motors, oils pumps and drains boiler extension tanks
• Assists other engineering trades as required

Sheet Metal/Plumbing:

• Installs, maintains, modifies and repairs oil and gas heating equipment, plumbing fixtures and pipes, air handling units, and related electrical equipment and wiring
• Fabricated and installs sheet metal materials e.g. ducts, flashings
• Installs mechanical equipment
• Unclogs sewer pumps and pipes
• Assists other engineering trades as required

Refrigeration/Appliance Technician/Building Engineer

• Installs, maintains, modifies and repairs all refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
• Repairs and maintains all Curriculum Support Equipment e.g. shop tools and equipment, Sewing and Foods room equipment and appliances, Cafeteria appliances and Custodial equipment
• Repairs and maintains building heating systems including changing filters, belts, chemicals and servicing system components
• Assists other engineering trades as required

Required Qualifications:

• Secondary school graduation supplemented by Trade Qualification Certificate recognized in British Columbia in the relevant trade and/or related government license e.g. Steam Fitting/Pipefitting, Electrical Work/Industrial Electrical, Plumbing, Sheet Metal Work, Gas Fitting, Electrical Contractor

Required Experience:

• A thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools and equipment of the trade
• Experience performing work relevant to school district engineering operations
• Ability to read and work from diagrams and plans
• A basic knowledge and experience in related engineering trades
• Good mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn and apply practices of other Engineering personnel
• Ability to work co-operatively with others including both department and other school district staff
• Sufficient physical strength and health to work outdoors, to lift materials, and work in confined spaces
• A valid B.C. driver’s license; a drivers abstract to be completed annually
• Considerable working knowledge of healthy and safe work practices in accordance with WorkSafe BC Regulations for Workers and ability to work in a safe manner

Thank you for your interest. Please note only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Accommodations/adjustments are available for interviews and in the workplace. If selected for an interview Human Resources will provide information on how to request accommodation/adjustments.