School District No. 22 (Vernon) is currently accepting applications for a painter to join our team. This position is 8 hours per day (40 hours per week) 12-month position.
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the incumbent will perform duties related to painting and preparation in the maintenance, repair and alteration of interior and exterior surfaces within district facilities.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, filling, taping, sealing, undercoating, etc.
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Design and select colour schemes.
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Select appropriate paint and materials and apply paint/surface coverings using a variety of equipment and materials to achieve the project/work order.
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Repair cracks in walls and other structures.
- Estimate material requirements and purchase supplies and materials.
- Ensure WHMIS regulations are followed.
- Liaise with administrators, teachers, managers and supervisors to determine specific needs.
- Liaise with other trades to ensure the projects/work orders are completed safely, accurately and in a timely manner.
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Coordinate and schedule the day-to-day work of trades helpers from time to time, delegating tasks and monitoring output.
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Performs all work in accordance with District safety procedures.
- Maintains tools, equipment and a clean, safe work environment.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Grade 12.
- Interprovincial Trade Certification within the painting trade as a painter which includes an in-class training component of 540 hours (15 weeks) and 154 weeks (5400 hours) of apprenticeship training.
- Must possess and maintain a valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
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Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work sketches and specifications.
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Thorough and current knowledge of the standards, practices, regulations, methods, tools, and equipment of the trade.
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Ability to use courtesy, tact, and discretion to deal with or settle requests, complaints or clarification of information.
- Ability to use some judgement to identify work procedure and task sequence for a variety of job duties, following established procedures and policies.
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Physically capable to perform the duties of the job.
- Basic working knowledge of computers.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
WAGE: $34.41 per hour (PG8T) plus labour market adjustment
SHIFT: Assigned by the Director of Facilities or designate
8 hours per day - 40 hours per week - 12 Month position.
This is a union position, CUPE Local 5523 and the hourly rate of pay is set out above plus a percentage in lieu of vacation and statutory holiday pay.
While all applicants will be considered, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.
POSTING: #192
