Operations Labourer - Full-time

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

Job summary

Central Okanagan Public Schools seeks a full-time Operations Labourer responsible for assisting in site and equipment maintenance. The role demands physical fitness, familiarity with power tools, and safety compliance under the supervision of Zone Coordinators. Successful candidates will demonstrate teamwork, independence, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of combined experience in maintenance and landscape work.
• Valid Class 5 with Airbrake Endorsement.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance and improvements of facilities and equipment.
• Operate various landscaping machinery and tools.

Skills

Power tools

Hand tools

Lawn mowers

Tractors

Sweepers

Dump trucks

Education

Completed Grade 12

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.

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.

Applicants Must Have

• 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.
  
  

Applicants Must Be

• 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
  
  

The Following Would Be Considered An Asset

• 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.