Description
UNIFOR - Afternoon Painter
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38,000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.
The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.
All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board’s hiring processes.
General Description of Duties:
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the successful candidate will provide painting and finish restoration services in WCDSB buildings and complete the following duties:
Apply primer, base coat and finish coat of finishing products;
Repair and Prepare surfaces for Product Application;
Ensure adequate supplies are ordered for specific jobs as well as give estimates on prices and timelines;
Remove furniture and prepare area for painting by placing drop sheets, setting up scaffolding, fixing holes, sanding, and priming;
Ensure painted area is in its original state after painting;
prepare documentation for the transportation of dangerous goods;
Clean painting equipment and drop sheets, remove paint spatter and over painting areas, remove scaffolding and ladders;
Remove graffiti from non porous materials and surfaces by painting over or using a removal product, abiding by the Board, guidelines;
Repair and refurbish wood furniture and equipment by sanding, painting, and varnishing;
Driving Is Required To Various Work Sites ;
Other duties as assigned;
M inimum Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
One to five years work experience as a painter
Operation of mixer, power drills and other tools of the trade
Hold a valid class G drivers license with a safe driving record.
Must be self-motivated, safety conscious, have excellent interpersonal and strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment with minimum supervision.
Must have working knowledge of W.H.M.I.S. system and safe handling of hazardous materials.
Basic Computer skills required.
Painter and Decorators certificate of qualification is an asset
Salary Range: $27.25 per hour plus afternoon shift premium in accordance with the UNIFOR Collective Agreement. In addition, full benefit package and OMERS Pension Plan
Hours of Work : Permanent full time: 40 hours per week / 52 weeks per year (Afternoon Shift: 3:15 PM to 11:15 PM)
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume. Please see the Application Process below.
Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position.
Application Process:
Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at: https://wcdsb.simplication.com
Applytoeducation assistance, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 7:00 pm EST.)
In the application process, identify your qualifications and abilities, such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume, covering letter and diplomas/certificates in your application.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Detailed information on the application process can be found at: https://www.wcdsb.ca/careers/how-to-apply/
Applications will be accepted until October 25, 2024 by 4 PM.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
To request this file in large print, please email aoda@wcdsb.ca. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.
At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy , and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Board’s Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 Ext. 2381.
The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check . For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.
