Floor Covering Installer (0930)

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 51 school sites with 33 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff. We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.

We invite applications for the position of:

Floor Covering Installer (0930)

Under the supervision of the Director of Operations or designate, perform inspections of existing floors to determine unsafe conditions, repair/replace floor coverings using a variety of equipment and complete all associated documentation. This position may be required to start work at various project locations.

Successful applicants will have:

completed Grade 12;

B.C or Interprovincial Trade Certificate in the floor covering trade;

the ability to read plans and specifications for the flooring industry;

the ability to estimate costs and time required to perform the work and make suggestions for material and equipment improvements;

the ability to complete and maintain a variety of documentation such as time cards, work orders and inspection reports;

a demonstrated knowledge of safe use of power tools and equipment required to carry out the duties;

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate;

valid B.C. Drivers License;

The following would be considered an asset:

two (2) years experience as a journeyman level floor covering installer (including experience with flooring maintenance and repair);

First Aid Level 2 Certificate.

Applicants will be expected to:

have knowledge of current construction/maintenance safety practices;

possess the physical condition and health to carry out the required duties of this position;

maintain good interpersonal and communication skills;

have working with Microsoft outlook, word and excel and work order system;

complete SD23 online safety training.

This is full time continuing position starting as soon as possible, working 40 hours per week at a wage rate of $35.88 per hour plus a comprehensive employee benefit package including extended health and dental coverage, short term and long term disability insurance and participation in a defined benefit pension plan.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at www.makeafuture.ca with cover letter and a detailed resume, including three (3) professional references (names and phone numbers) and copies of certification.

W e thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.