Operations Labourer - Full-time

School District #23 (Central Okanagan); Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational district seeks a full-time Operations Labourer to assist in maintaining facilities and equipment. Applicants should have Grade 12 completion, relevant maintenance experience, and a valid driver's license. This role entails working under various coordinators and may require shift work, with a salary of $28.81 per hour. Candidates must demonstrate safety knowledge and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of B.C. construction and maintenance safety requirements.
• Valid Class 5 with Airbrake Endorsement.
• Physical condition to perform duties safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance and improvements of facilities.
• Work under supervision of zone coordinators.
• Maintain equipment and tools.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance and landscape work

Experience with power tools and hand tools

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Completed Grade 12

Education in recognized trade school

Tools

Forklift certification

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate

Job description

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff. We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.

Position

Operations Labourer - Full-time

Job #0617 - $28.81 per hour.

The workload for this position is eight (8) hours per day, being forty (40) hours per week, and may include shift work, twelve (12) months of the year.

Under the supervision of the Zone Coordinator – Grounds, Zone Coordinator - Structural, Zone Coordinator – Mechanical, Zone Coordinator – Electrical and the Senior Warehouser, this position will assist in the maintenance and improvements of School District facilities, equipment, systems, and sites. This position may be required to start work at various School District locations.

Requirements

• Completed Grade 12.
• Two (2) years' combined experience in maintenance and landscape work including:
• Knowledge and experience utilizing power tools, hand tools, and small powered landscaping equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in the operation of lawn mowers, tractors, sweepers, and small dump trucks.
• Labourer knowledge and experience supporting trades people.
• Demonstrate current knowledge and experience with B.C. construction and maintenance safety requirements including WCB Regulation relating to the trades industry.
• A minimum Valid Class 5 with Airbrake Endorsement.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate.

Requirements (continued)

• In good physical condition and health to perform the required duties of this position in a safe and efficient manner.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Able to work alone and within a team environment.
• An initiative-taker.

Applicants will be expected to

• Maintain good interpersonal skills.
• Exhibit basic computer skills utilizing Microsoft applications such as: Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Maintain a current forklift certification (where required by management).
• Complete the required Health and Safety training

Assets

• Education in recognized trade school.
• First Aid Level 1 or 2 certificate.

The Central Okanagan Public Schools thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.