Journeyman - Painter

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Abbotsford; Vor Ort; CAD 52.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Abbotsford School District is seeking a Trades—Journeyman Painter to join our Facilities team. This unionized, 12-month position involves painting interior and exterior district facilities and supporting a variety of technical tasks under limited supervision.

Based at 31759 King Road, hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Eligible for Extended Health & Dental Plan and Municipal Pension Plan contributions.

Qualifikationen

• Grade 12 diploma with BC painting trades qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of painting experience.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
• BC or Interprovincial Painting qualification required.

Aufgaben

• Perform interior and exterior painting, including prep and application.
• Troubleshoot painting issues and reference external contractors when needed.
• Respond to service calls and provide guidance to other trades.
• Prepare labour, materials and time estimates for painting tasks.
• Participate in preventative maintenance and maintain reports.
• Submit orders for parts and supplies as directed.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are stored and maintained safely.
• Maintain knowledge of district policies and safety procedures.
• Undertake related duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Cultural awareness

Multitasking

Teamwork

Discretion

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Ausbildung

Grade 12 diploma; BC Interprovincial Trades Qualification in Painting

BC Driver’s License (Class 5)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers.

Why Abbotsford?

Located under an hour from Vancouver, the Abbotsford School District is settled in the heart of the beautiful Fraser Valley and surrounded by spectacular mountain views.

Learn more about the Abbotsford community: tourismabbotsford.ca//thefraservalley

Why the Abbotsford School District?

Every day, in every classroom and office at Abbotsford School District, our employees provide a world-class, innovative educational experience for over 21,000 students. We provide a workplace that fosters creativity, inspires excellence, and challenges everyone to embrace growth.

Working in public education is both challenging and rewarding, but at the Abbotsford School District we truly believe that every one of our employees has the opportunity to help children learn, grow, and succeed.

POSITION SUMMARY

This unionized position is a 12-month, continuing position based out of our Facilities building at 31759 King Road.Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. This position is eligible to participate in the Extended Health & Dental Plan, as well as pension contributions to the Municipal Pension Plan.

Under the direction of the Foreman—Painter, the Trades—Journeyman Painter is responsible for functions involving the preparation and painting of the interior and exterior of District facilities.

The work involves the performance of a variety of technical tasks under limited supervision and in accordance with clearly established policies, procedures, regulations and codes. Judgment is exercised in handling new assignments and determining new work methods.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Performing interior and exterior painting tasks including job site evaluation, job site preparation and the application of paint, graphics and wall paper.
• Troubleshooting problems with painting related jobs including diagnosing and isolating the problem, researching solutions and repairing when tools and resources are available or referring to external contractors when necessary.
• Responding to service calls as required.
• Providing support, technical advice and training to other trades to complete painting assignments, as assigned by the Foreman.
• Preparing estimates of labour, materials and time required to complete painting assignments, as assigned by the Foreman.
• Participating in preventative maintenance schedule and preparing written reports of condition and providing recommendations for corrective action; maintaining written work records as required.
• Submitting order/requisitions to the Foreman for parts and supplies inventory and/or purchasing supplies on an as needed basis to complete work orders.
• Ensuring equipment and supplies used to perform duties are stored and maintained appropriately.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of district operational/personnel policies related to the position.
• Ensuring compliance with district and government health and safety procedures and regulations within the Facilities Management department to minimize potential for accidents, injuries and hazards.
• Undertaking related duties, as assigned consistent with this position.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Grade 12 diploma, or equivalent, supplemented by a current British Columbia or Interprovincial Trades Qualification in Painting. A minimum of 3 years of recent trades related experience. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License. As well, incumbents also require the following:

• Proven ability to use Microsoft Office programs, internet and internet-based programs, with the ability to learn other software programs
• Proven ability to determine, judge and select appropriate courses of action in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Understanding and awareness of cultural diversity;
• Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, self-motivate, and meet deadlines;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to provide service and relationship to the public and School District in a professional, respectful, positive and courteous manner;
• Proven ability to establish and maintain positive, effective work relationships in a team environment at all times;
• Proven ability to use tact and discretion and maintain confidentiality in matters pertaining to the School District;
• Working knowledge of WHMIS and WorkSafe BC occupational health and safety regulations and the demonstrated ability to work in a manner that recognizes personal safety and the safety of others;
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and resilient to change;
• Ability to explain complex or simple instructions or information clearly to others;
• Working knowledge of the technical drawings, regulations and codes, standard practices, methods, materials and tools and equipment used in the trade;
• Proven ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, pushing, pulling and moving materials, equipment and supplies.