Painter - Jobs in Kelowna

Job Description

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls approximately 24,000 students (including over 3,000 students who self-identify as having Indigenous ancestry). 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 its students and staff.We invite applications for the position of:PainterUnder the supervision of the Assistant Director of Operations this position performs all types of painting work and may be required to start work at various project locations.Responsibilities include:preparing various surfaces for painting by washing, scraping, burning, sanding, sandblasting, etc.; assessing condition of building surfaces and applying appropriate caulks, tapes, fillers, putties and cements to repair holes, cracks and other damaged areas; mixing, matching and blending various paints, enamels, lacquers, varnishes, stains and special protective coatings to achieve desired colour, consistency and drying properties; painting buildings, structures, equipment and furniture using brushes, rollers, electrostatic sprayers and other applicators; responding to graffiti incidents, identifying best method, and removing graffiti using various mechanical and chemical means; documenting graffiti and maintaining an online photographic record of incidents.Successful applicants will have:completed Grade 10;B.C. or Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Painter Ticket; demonstrated training and work experience in current BC construction/maintenance/safety requirements and WCB Regulation relating to the trade and industry;a valid B.C. Drivers License.Applicants will be expected to:possess the physical condition and health to carry out the required duties of this position; maintain good interpersonal and communication skills and be self-motivated; work alone and within a team environment with minimum supervision; 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 $32.80 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 certifications.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.W e thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.