Carpenter - Day Shift - Posting # 25.032

**STAFF OPPORTUNITY**

**TRADESPERSON**

**CARPENTER**

**Day Shift**

**Facility Services**

**Posting # 25.032**
- Layout and construction of stairs, handrails and ramps.
- Installation and fitting of doors, window fixtures (sash), finish trim, sills and aprons, glazing and bug screens.
- Construction of bearing partitions, beams, replacing joists, frames and associated structural components.
- Installation, troubleshooting and repair of locking, closing and fastening architectural hardware.
- Installation of and repairs to floor coverings such as vinyl and ceramic.
- Proven ability to maintain the Board’s facilities through the P.M. Program in such areas as caulking, waterproofing, doors and associated hardware, building envelope inspections, fire and Life Safety updates, etc.
- Providing support for other members of the team during vacations or other absences.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Valid Provincial General Carpenter certificate 403A or equivalent.
- Five years’ experience in maintenance and construction.
- Minimum grade 12 (OSSGD) is required or equivalent
- Knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Building Code, Fire Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS Regulations and Asbestos Containing Material regulations, transportation of Dangerous Goods (TOG) and safe handling of hazardous materials.
- Ability to read and understand architectural blueprints and millwork drawings.
- Ability to set up and organize own work site with a minimum of supervision keeping in mind our ultimate responsibility to the staff and students at each location.
- Capacity to work within and add value to a Team based work environment.
- Self-motivated and safety conscious.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot and forecast maintenance work.
- Valid Class ‘G’ Driver’s License with a clear and safe driving record. Board vehicle supplied upon signing of Vehicle use policy.

**Skills**
- Ability to set up and organize own work site with a minimum of supervision keeping in mind our ultimate responsibility to the staff and students at each location.
- Capacity to work within and add value to, a Team based work environment.
- Self-motivated and safety conscious.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot and forecast maintenance work.

**How to Apply**:
**COMMITMENT TO EQUITY**

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who will foster the success and well-being of our students, and whodemonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
- and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Applicants who identify as First Nation, Métis and Inuit are encouraged to include the information within cover letters and/or resumes.

Pay: $64,207.00-$70,353.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kitchener, ON N2C 2S9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- carpentry: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-21