Industrial Education Millwright / Industrial Mechanic

The Greater Victoria School District provides public educational services to over 20,000 students in the Greater Victoria Area, encompassing six municipalities.  To provide this service, the District has a current operating budget of $184 million and employs approximately 3,000 staff; which includes, teachers, principals and vice-principals, support staff, psychologists, speech and language pathologists and exempt managerial staff.

The Industrial Education Millwright / Industrial Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing all power tools and equipment used in the delivery of educational programs throughout the Greater Victoria School District.

The successful candidate must:

• possess a valid BC driver’s license and be able to drive School Board vehicles as assigned
• hold a Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) Red Seal Trade Certification or a recognized trade certification in a related field as issued or recognized by the province of BC that requires proficiency working according to very precise specifications, operating and maintaining precision metal cutting and grinding machines such as lathes, planers, milling machines, saws, drills, shapers, shop ventilation systems, boring mills and grinders
• have demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineered drawings, blueprints, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• have working knowledge of digital technology, including email, online databases and facilities management software used by School District #61
• maintain a cooperative working relationship with other workers, administrators, supervisors, teaching staff, students and the public
• be physically able to perform all duties as noted in the Job Description

This position falls within the CUPE Local 382 bargaining unit at a salary of $29.97 per hour.  For a detailed job description, please click here.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, proof of Trades qualification and reference to:

Human Resource Services

Greater Victoria School District No. 61

556 Boleskine Road, Victoria, BC V8Z 1E8

or

Fax: 250-475-4113 / Email: hrs@sd61.bc.ca

Deadline for submissions: 4:00 pm, Monday, July 31, 2017

Please note: The District thanks all applicants but only those selected for interview will be contacted.