Plumber

The Greater Victoria School District provides public educational services to over 20,000 students in the Greater Victoria Area, encompassing six municipalities. To provide this service, the District has a current operating budget of $260 million and employs approximately 3,500 staff; which includes, teachers, administrators, support staff, psychologists, speech and language pathologists and exempt managerial staff.

The Greater Victoria School District is currently seeking applications for a Plumber with the following qualifications:

• Legally able to work in Canada
• Grade 12 certificate or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience
• Must possess a Certificate of Apprenticeship in plumbing as issued or recognized by the Province of BC or a Certificate of Trade Qualification in Plumbing as issued or recognized by the Province of BC
• Must possess a Certificate of Qualification to perform the duties of a Class B Gas Fitter as issued by Technical Safety BC. A Class A Gas ticket would be an asset.
• Must possess a valid BC driver’s license
• Completion of four or more years of specific experience in similar duties is required
• Must be physically able to perform all duties as noted in the job description
• Possess knowledge of personal computers, including current word processing, spreadsheet, database and facilities management software used by SD#61
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders in a leadership role. Stakeholders could include principals, teachers, students, parents, office staff and facilities staff, etc.
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with other workers, supervisory and teaching staff, students and the public
• Certification in backflow prevention devices would be an asset

  This continuing position falls within the CUPE 382 Collective Agreement at a pay rate of $37.90 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package upon successful completion of probation. Shift times would be 6:30am -3:00pm.

Please submit cover letter, resume, proof of Trade Qualification, any relevant certificates and references to:

Closing Date: Ongoing until position is filled

School District 61 thanks all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.