Plumber

School District #36 (Surrey); Surrey; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health benefits

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Surrey School District is seeking a Plumber Tradesperson to support renovations, repairs, and new installations across more than 140 district sites and offices. The role requires a Red Seal and Class B Gasfitter license, with a minimum of three years in plumbing and the ability to work well in a small team or independently with in-house trades.

The position operates on a 37.5-hour work week with an afternoon shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must be team-player able to work in a small team or independently with in-house trades.
• Experience in institutional facilities is a bonus.
• Red Seal endorsement and relevant plumbing licenses are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform renovations, repairs, and new installations in over 140 school district sites and offices.
• Collaborate with other trades to ensure high-quality workmanship.
• Work on afternoon shift, 3:00 p.m. start, Monday to Friday; maintain tool and equipment standards.

Skills

Team player

Independent worker

Physical fitness

Education

Interprovincial trades qualification (TQ) in Plumbing with Red Seal endorsement

Class B Gasfitter License

Valid Class 5 BC Drivers license

Job description

Afternoon Shift

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q íc y - Katzie, the qwa:nn - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district, where equity is deeply embedded and diversity welcomed. We are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families.

Surrey School District has an exciting opportunity in our Plumbing department! Reporting to the Manager of Structural Maintenance within the Facilities Division, the Plumber Tradesperson is responsible for a variety of projects including renovations, repairs, and new installations in over 140 school district sites and offices. The successful applicants must be a team-player ready to be prepared to work effectively in a small team, as well as independently, along side all in-house trades to complete top quality work in various District facilities. Experience and training in institutional facilities is a bonus!

Surrey Schools prides itself on providing our facilities staff with excellent work-life balance. This Plumbing position works 37.5 hours per week on afternoon shift beginning at 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday only. The successful applicants will have access to top-quality tools and equipment, a well-maintained fleet of vehicles and the beautiful District Facilities Centre located in the heart of Surrey.

Applicants must have:

• A valid Class 5 BC Drivers license
• Interprovincial trades qualification (TQ) in Plumbing with a Red Seal endorsement
• Class B Gasfitter License
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a variety of plumbing work
• Sufficient physical strength and health to perform the duties of the position are required.
• Sprinkler Fitter Journeyman Certificate is an asset.
• Cross Connection Control Certificate is an asset.

This is a unionized position that offers an hourly wage rate of $40.65 per hour plus a liberal benefit package including pension, health, vacation, and sick benefits.

Note: Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.