Tradesperson - Painter (Temporary)

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

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Tradesperson - Painter for a temporary full-time role. The position involves performing renovations and repairs in over 140 sites, ensuring high-quality work while being part of a collaborative team. A valid BC Driver’s license and a TQ journeyman ticket are required. The role offers $40.65 per hour with benefits and excellent work-life balance.

Benefits

Municipal pension

Health benefits

Vacation and sick benefits

On-site gym facility

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ recent experience in a variety of painting work.
• Willingness to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform renovations, repairs, and new installations at multiple sites.
• Work effectively in a cohesive team.
• Ensure top quality work in a timely fashion.

Skills

Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license

TQ journeyman ticketed painter

Experience in a variety of painting work

Ability to perform duties of the position

Experience in an institutional setting

Job description

Overview

This Painter position is a temporary full time assignment or until incumbent returns (employee who owns the position).

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

Surrey School District #36 is seeking applicants for the position of Tradesperson - Painter, for a full time (temporary) position. Reporting to the Manager of Security and Infrastructure at the District Facilities Centre. The Tradesperson-Painter is responsible for a variety of projects including renovations, repairs, and new installations in over 140 school district sites and offices. The successful applicant must be a team-player ready to be part of a cohesive, effective team of professionals in the Maintenance Infrastructure Department who hold great pride in their work. The department requires applicants to be prepared to work effectively in a small team as well as independently to complete top quality work in a timely fashion.

The Surrey School District prides itself on providing our facilities staff with excellent work-life balance. This position offers a shift of 7am-3pm, Monday to Friday. The successful applicant 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.

Requirements

• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license
• TQ journeyman ticketed painter
• A minimum of 5 years’ recent experience in a variety of painting work
• Ability to perform duties of the position are required
• Experience working in an institutional setting is a bonus!

This is a unionized position that offers an hourly wage rate of $40.65 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package: municipal pension, health, vacation & sick benefits as well as on-site gym facility. Effective date per collective agreement.

How to Apply and Important Dates

Qualified applicants can apply by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting. The closing date for this position is October 6, 2025 at 4:00pm.

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.