The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers.
Why the Abbotsford School District?
Working in public education is both challenging and rewarding, but at the Abbotsford School District we truly believe that every one of our employees has the opportunity to help children learn, grow, and succeed.
Every day, in every classroom and office at Abbotsford School District, our employees provide a world-class, innovative educational experience for over 21,000 students. We provide a workplace that fosters creativity, inspires excellence, and challenges everyone to embrace growth.
Why Abbotsford?
Located under an hour from Vancouver, the Abbotsford School District is settled in the heart of the beautiful Fraser Valley and surrounded by spectacular mountain views.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This unionized position is a 12-month, temporary position based out of our Facilities building at 31759 King Road. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Under the general direction of the Foreman—Carpenter , the Trades—Journeyman Carpenter is responsible for functions involving constructing, erecting, installing and repairing structures of wood, plywood, wallboard, and associated building materials in district facilities.
This position performs a variety of technical/manual tasks under limited supervision and in accordance with clearly established policies, procedures, regulations and codes. Judgment is exercised in handling new assignments and determining new work methods .
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Construct, erect, install, and repair structures using hand and power tools to conform with specifications and related building and fire codes.
Prepare estimates of labour, materials, and time required for new installations, renovations, repairs or replacement of equipment, fixtures, accessories and structures.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Grade 12 diploma , or equivalent, supplemented by a current Interprovincial Trades Qualification in Carpentry. A minimum of 5 years’ recent related work experience . A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license. As well, incumbents also require the following:
Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to provide service and relationship to the public and School District in a professional, respectful, positive and courteous manner;
Working knowledge of the technical drawings, regulations and codes, standard practices, methods, materials and tools and equipment used in the trade;
Proven ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, pushing, pulling and moving materials, equipment and supplies .
