Tradesperson

This position is with an Equal Opportunity Employer on a calendar year basis and offers a wide range of assignments in a smoke-free environment. The Board operates 2 administration buildings and 21 schools(18 elementary, 2 Secondary, 1 K-8 Virtual School) in 13 communities covering 7851 square kilometers for the welfare of 4,580 pupils. For more information visit our web site at:http://www.rccdsb.edu .on.ca

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Manager of Plant Services, the Tradesperson is responsible for the maintenance and construction of the Board's buildings and sites, and the repair of furniture and equipment. the duties include, but are not limited to he following:

Furniture and equipment repair for Board schools/sites (including handicap equipment such as ramps);

Construction on portables, including framing (wood and metal), roofing (shingles and steel), insulating, floor tiling, suspended ceiling, trim work and exterior siding;

Hardwood floor finishing and floor tile repairs;

Cabinet making;

Gyprock, wood, concrete and metal spray painting and painting with brush, as well as spotting (interior wall finish);

Drywall installation, finishing and repair;

Installation, maintenance and repair of interior and exterior building surfaces;

Masonry work such as concrete finishing, block work and metal door and frame installation;

Door hardware installation such as closers, panic set, and locks;

Locksmith duties such as key cutting;

Millwork construction, equipment repair;

Tackboard and chalkboard assembly and installation;

Curtain and drapery installation and repairs;

Installation, repair and maintenance of playground equipment;

Grounds maintenance such as fencing and other exterior fixtures and building cleaning;

Welding;

Hardware installation and repairs;

Running wire for data and communication systems;

Record keeping of time, materials and travel;

Costing and purchasing of materials;

Completion of work order details for each job;

Calculation of bi-monthly spreadsheets;

Supervision of temporary plant staff and submission of timesheets;

Bulky and/or heavy lifting and other physical duties such as carrying, reaching/bending, pushing/pulling, climbing etc.

Qualifications

High School Diploma;

Must have a license in carpentry or in process of obtaining such license;

2-3 years working experience in general building, maintenance, renovations and repair;

Skilled in the use of hand-held and power tools;

Ability to interpret miscellaneous drawings and schematics;

Strong interpersonal skills;

Excellent organizational skills;

Strong mathematical skills and a good command of verbal and written English;

Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision;

Ability to perform physically demanding, strenuous duties;

Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle; Driver's abstract will be required at time of hire;

Demonstrated ability in computer applications

Strong understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act as it applies to construction and maintenance, including WHMIS 2015, and the safe handling ans use of all supplies, tools and safety equipment.

It is imperative that all NEW applicants to the Board submit an ORIGINAL current, satisfactory Vulnerable Screening Criminal Background Check prior to commencement of employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

RCCDSB– Is committed to barrier-free selection processes and therefore if contacted for this position, you should advise the HR Department in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Bob Schreader - Chairperson Mark Searson - Director of Education