Tradesperson - Painter (Temporary)

Surrey Schools (School District #36 Surrey); Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey Schools is looking for a full-time temporary Tradesperson - Painter to join their Facilities team. This role involves diverse projects across multiple school sites while ensuring excellent work-life balance and access to quality tools. Applicants must hold a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license and have at least 5 years of recent experience. A TQ journeyman ticket is required for this position.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to an on-site gym

Unionized position

Qualifications

• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license.
• At least 5 years of recent painting experience.
• Experience in an institutional setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Working on renovations, repairs, and new installations across over 140 school district sites.
• Reporting to the Manager of Security and Infrastructure.

Skills

Ability to perform the duties required

Education

TQ journeyman ticketed painter

Job description

Job Title: Tradesperson - Painter

The Surrey School District is seeking applicants for a full-time (temporary) position of Tradesperson - Painter, reporting to the Manager of Security and Infrastructure at the District Facilities Centre. This position involves working on various projects including renovations, repairs, and new installations across over 140 school district sites and offices.

This is a temporary assignment working 37.5 hours/week, with an end date of December 31, 2025, which may be extended or until the incumbent returns from leave.

The position offers a shift from 7am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, with excellent work-life balance, access to quality tools and equipment, a fleet of well-maintained vehicles, and the District Facilities Centre located in Surrey.

Qualifications:

• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license
• TQ journeyman ticketed painter
• At least 5 years of recent painting experience
• Ability to perform the duties required
• Experience in an institutional setting is a plus

This unionized position offers an hourly wage of $40.65 plus a comprehensive benefits package including municipal pension, health, vacation, sick benefits, and access to an on-site gym. The effective date is per the collective agreement.

Qualified applicants can apply by clicking the "apply" button beside the posting. The deadline for applications is June 27, 2025, at 4:00 pm.

Note: Successful applicants will need to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.