Facilities Tradesperson

1 week ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada British Columbia Institute of Technology Full time
Job Summary

The British Columbia Institute of Technology is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our team. As a Carpenter, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and emergency maintenance, repair, and installation of architectural, structural building systems, and other related services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Respond to trouble calls and take corrective action, including troubleshooting problems on a wide variety of systems.
  • Establish priorities and requirements for the Preventative Maintenance (PM) Plan, including items that need to be inspected and maintained for regulatory reasons.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance on multiple systems, including printing off daily schedules, inspecting, identifying deficiencies, and taking corrective action.
  • Estimate labor and materials for renovations, upgrades, and projects, including reviewing project drawings, sketches, and specifications and making recommendations for improvements.
  • Communicate with individuals from various departments within BCIT and external contractors, including working with difficult or upset clients, describing problems, and explaining the interrelation of complex systems.
  • Continually learn about advances in system and equipment design, advancing technology through communicating with local suppliers, on-the-job training, adapting older systems to work with new components and parts.
  • Stay current on new technology and regulatory requirements, including changes to standards and codes related to the profession.
  • Adhere to and promote safety standards required by regulatory bodies consistent with the assigned work.
  • Upgrade existing systems to more modern and efficient options.
  • Prepare drawings, sketches, layout diagrams, and estimates for internal projects and work required.
  • Maintain an inventory of carpentry supplies.
  • Coordinate and monitor the work of contractors to ensure adherence to established standards.
  • Prepare work orders and purchase requisitions; maintain records of work performed and complete work control forms.
  • Estimate labor and materials for renovations, upgrades, and projects, including pricing out materials from various vendors.
  • Make recommendations and suggestions for improvement to Program Coordinators on various building projects on campus.
  • Set up and maintain woodworking machinery.
  • Install ceiling tiles, suspended ceilings, wall coverings, resilient flooring, baseboards, doors, door hardware, cabinets, counters, blackboards, corkboards, whiteboards, and other fixtures and fittings.
  • Repair filing cabinets, furniture locks, which includes key duplicating, identification of lock types, picking.
  • Provide preventative maintenance and repairs to floors, doors, windows, ceilings, walls, steps, handrails, furniture in the Facilities Management shop, classrooms, labs, theatres, etc., furniture, millwork, windows, sashes, door fittings and hardware, theatre seats, gym bleachers, and other structures.
  • Construct, remove, and relocate walls and doors, including drywall and paneling. This includes dismantling existing structure and salvaging materials.
  • Construct millwork, cabinets, and counters, and fabricate security arrangements for workrooms and equipment, disposing of furniture that is beyond repair.
  • Undertake duties as assigned consistent with the job grade of this position.
Qualifications
  • A valid Trades Qualification or an Interprovincial Trades Ticket (Journey person status) plus technical education and/or certifications in the relevant building trades industry; plus two (2) years general trades experience plus up to four (4) years current relevant experience in the building trades industry.
  • Ability to assess blueprints and make recommendations for specific trade requirements is an asset.
  • Must be able to work independently.
  • Proven ability to trouble shoot and resolve related issues in conjunction with the assigned level of skill, ability, and education.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to maintain top-quality customer service standards.
  • Willingness to maintain currency in the field and learn on the job is essential.
  • Basic computer training and experience is required.

  • Skilled Tradesperson

    1 week ago

    Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada School District #41 (Burnaby) Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Carpenter to join our team at School District #41 (Burnaby). As a key member of our facilities maintenance team, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of carpentry tasks, including new construction, renovation, and maintenance of our school buildings and structures.Key...

  • Skilled Tradesperson

    1 week ago

    Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada School District #41 (Burnaby) Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Carpenter to join our team at School District #41 (Burnaby). As a key member of our facilities maintenance team, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of carpentry tasks, including new construction, renovation, and maintenance of our school buildings and structures.Key...

  • Skilled Tradesperson

    1 week ago

    Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada School District #41 (Burnaby) Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Carpenter to join our team at School District #41 (Burnaby). As a key member of our facilities maintenance team, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of carpentry tasks, including new construction, renovation, and maintenance of our school buildings and structures.Key...

  • Skilled Tradesperson

    1 week ago

    Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada School District #41 (Burnaby) Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Carpenter to join our team at School District #41 (Burnaby). As a key member of our facilities maintenance team, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of carpentry tasks, including new construction, renovation, and maintenance of our school buildings and structures.Key...

  • Interior Finish Carpenter

    6 days ago

    Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Boway Construction Ltd. Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Interior Finish Carpenter to join our team at Boway Construction Ltd. As an Interior Finish Carpenter, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of interior finishing work on our construction projects.Key ResponsibilitiesRead and Interpret Blueprints: Read and interpret blueprints,...

  • Interior Finish Carpenter

    6 days ago

    Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Boway Construction Ltd. Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Interior Finish Carpenter to join our team at Boway Construction Ltd. As an Interior Finish Carpenter, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of interior finishing work on our construction projects.Key ResponsibilitiesRead and Interpret Blueprints: Read and interpret blueprints,...

  • Industrial Sanitation Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada H2O Clean Up Vancouver BC Ltd Full time

    Position OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated Industrial Sanitation Specialist to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in our facilities. This role is essential in ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all.Key ResponsibilitiesCleaning Duties: Sweep, mop, scrub, and wax hallways, floors, and stairs to uphold cleanliness standards.Waste Management: Operate...

  • Industrial Sanitation Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada H2O Clean Up Vancouver BC Ltd Full time

    Position OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated Industrial Sanitation Specialist to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in our facilities. This role is essential for ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all.Key ResponsibilitiesCleaning Duties: Sweep, mop, scrub, and wax hallways, floors, and stairs to uphold cleanliness standards.Equipment Operation:...

  • Industrial Sanitation Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada H2O Clean Up Vancouver BC Ltd Full time

    Position OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated Industrial Sanitation Specialist to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards within our facilities. This role is essential for ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all.Key ResponsibilitiesCleaning Duties: Sweep, mop, scrub, and wax hallways, floors, and stairs to uphold cleanliness.Equipment Operation:...

  • Shop Helper

    3 months ago

    Burnaby, Canada Armature Electric Ltd Full time

    Established in 1929, Armature Electric Ltd (AEL) continues to be British Columbia’s premier electro-mechanical service center and electric motor provider. Located in Burnaby, BC in our purpose-built modern facility, we continue to solve problems and provide premium products to our customers all over the world with our global reach for sales, service and...

  • Shipper/receiver

    3 months ago

    Burnaby, Canada Armature Electric Ltd Full time

    Established in 1929, Armature Electric Ltd (AEL) remains British Columbia’s premier electro-mechanical service center and electric motor provider. Located in Burnaby, BC, in our purpose-built modern facility, we continue to solve problems and provide premium products to our customers worldwide with our global reach for sales, service, and repair of power...

  • Handyman - Service Technician

    2 months ago

    Burnaby, Canada Mr. Handyman Full time

    Mr. Handyman of Burnaby, New Westminster and N Vancouver is looking for Skilled Technicians to serve our residential and commercial customers. You can earn a comfortable living helping clients with small to medium repairs, remodeling andimprovement projects. We are part of a national franchise but locally owned with a focus on "smaller" projects in the size...