Ss2023-34: Carpenter

**POSTED**: July 26, 2023

**CLOSING DATE**: 1:00pm, August 9, 2023

COMPETITION # SS-2023-34

CARPENTER

Permanent Assignment

Facilities Department

Effective immediately

37.5 hours per week

Salary starts at $33.21/hr at Step 1

Why West Vancouver Schools?

West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country - for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.

**Summary of Duties**:
Reporting to the Director of Facilities/Designate, the Carpenter is responsible for the full range of carpentry work throughout the district including new construction, renovation/alteration and maintenance of buildings and structures; and working as a member of a team to ensure the timely resolution of general district Facilities requirements, in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.

**Required Qualifications and Experience**:
Grade 12 Graduation

Certification as a Journeyman Carpenter

Minimum 2 years of experience at the journeyman level performing a full range of duties

Valid BC Drivers License

Ability to analyze, interpret and use judgement in the resolution of problems Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions

Good interpersonal and communication (oral) skills

Demonstrated ability in a variety of functions within the construction industry

Self-starter with ability to organize daily tasks, work independently and as a member of a team Physical ability to perform the assigned duties (including climbing ladders and scaffolds)

OR an equivalent combination of training and experience

Successful applicants not currently employed by West Vancouver Schools are required to sign a “consent for Criminal Record Search” to permit a criminal record review.