glazier

Government of Canada - Western; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Surrey is hiring a Glass Installer to perform various installation and repair tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience with glass cutting and assembly, excellent physical capabilities, and a secondary school graduation certificate. The position requires on-site work with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• Experience of 1 to 2 years in glass installation and repair.
• Knowledge of types of glass and materials.

Responsibilities

• Determine type of glass, frames, and material required.
• Measure, mark, and cut glass.
• Position and secure panes in frame.
• Assemble and install prefabricated glass and mirrors.
• Repair glass doors and structures.

Skills

Glass cutting skills

Blueprint reading

Physical stamina

Cost estimation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Circular cutters

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Repair
• Commercial
• Residential
• Retail service and repair firm
• Installation

Responsibilities

• Determine type of glass, frames and material required
• Measure, mark and cut glass
• Position and secure panes in frame
• Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products
• Repair glass doors and other glass structures
• Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
• Transport cases of glass
• Estimate costs and materials
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Experience and specialization

Type of glass/materials

• Mirrors

Glass cutting equipment and techniques

• Circular cutters
• Cut glass plate manually (straight cuts)
• Bend glass
• Edge glass plates
• Laminate glass
• Temper glass
• Tint glass

Installation specialization

• Stained glass installations
• Shower doors and tub enclosures

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling