Tradesperson – Painter

Surrey School District 36

Tradesperson – Painter

Full time (temporary) position

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q̓ ícə̓ y̓ – Katzie, the qʼwa:n̓ƛʼən̓ – Kwantlen and the SEMYOME – Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued. Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Surrey Schools is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey. Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 85,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

Surrey School District #36 is seeking applicants for the position of Tradesperson – Painter, for a full time (temporary) position. Reporting to the Manager of Security and Infrastructure at the District Facilities Centre.

The Tradesperson-Painter is responsible for a variety of projects including renovations, repairs, and new installations in over 140 school district sites and offices. The successful applicant must be a team-player ready to be part of a cohesive, effective team of professionals in the Maintenance Infrastructure Department who hold great pride in their work. The department requires applicants to be prepared to work effectively in a small team as well as independently to complete top quality work in a timely fashion. This is a temporary assignment that will work 37.5 hours/week with and end date of September 19th, 2025 (with possibility of extension) or until incumbent returns from leave.

The Surrey School District prides itself on providing our facilities staff with excellent work-life balance. This position offers a shift of 7am-3pm, Monday to Friday. The successful applicant will have access to top-quality tools and equipment, a well-maintained fleet of vehicles and the beautiful District Facilities Centre located in the heart of Surrey.

Applicants must have:

• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license
• TQ journeyman ticketed painter
• A minimum of 5 years’ recent experience in a variety of painting work
• Ability to perform duties of the position are required
• Experience working in an institutional setting is a bonus!