Tradesperson - Roofer

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q íc y - Katzie, the qwa:nn - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued. Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Surrey Schools, recipient of the BC Top Employers and Canada's Greenest Employer awards, is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey. Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 82,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

Surrey Schools Facilities Department has an opening in the Structural Department for a Tradesperson - Roofer.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Performs work within the trade, using customary hand and power tools and monitoring devices,
  while applying current trade standards and all current governing codes, by-laws, policies and
  regulations.
  
• Assists in preparing labour and material cost estimates.
  
• Prepares as-built information on completed projects and tasks.
  
• Requisitions equipment and materials, as required.
  
• Prepares working drawings and sketches, as required.
  
• Provides technical direction to other trades, contractors, helpers and other employees, as
  required.
  
• Provides input into project design, repair and modification, as required.
  
• Operates computer equipment, as required.
  
• Drives a District vehicle to and from job sites.
  
• Performs related duties, as required.

Requirements of the job include:

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of trade standard practices, methods, technology, tools,
  equipment, by-laws, regulations and codes applicable to the work performed.
  
• Ability to perform a variety of skilled tasks related to the construction, repair, maintenance,
  renovation and operation of school/District facilities.
  
• Ability to layout, assign, coordinate, assist, direct and monitor the work of Trades Helpers,
  contractors, labourers, and other trades, where applicable.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and to understand and carry out oral and written
  instructions accurately with minimal supervision.
  
• Demonstrated skill in the correct and safe use of tools and equipment utilized in the trade.
  
• Ability to operate computer equipment and applicable software.
  
• Ability to analyse and solve trade related problems.
  
• Knowledge of WHMIS, WCB occupational health and safety regulations and District safe work
  practices, policies and procedures to perform work requirements within the trade.

Training and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12
• Roofing certificate of qualification (BCTQ)
• Valid unrestricted BC drivers license
• 5 years related experience
• 2 years experience with roof inspection
• Knowledge of the RCABC specifications
• Maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting of flat and sloped roof assemblies, drains and gutters
• Comfortable working from heights

Supervisory experience and Architectural sheet metal experience are an asset

Must be capable of working independently on all aspects of roofing and trouble shooting roof leaks on various types of roof surfaces.

This is a unionized position that offers an hourly wage rate of $40.65 per hour plus a liberal benefit package including pension, health, vacation, and sick benefits. Effective date for benefits it according to the Collective Agreement.

Qualified applicants can apply by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting. The closing date for this position is December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm.

Note: Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.