Job Summary

Company Make a Future Type Non-Apprenticeship Position Type Full Time Positions 1 Location Richmond, BC Salary TBA Date Posted Mar 10, 2023 Job Start Date Mar 09, 2023 Close Date Apr 07, 2023 Apply Now

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent plus a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Apprenticeship in Locksmithing or equivalent apprenticeship training and a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification in Plumbing (T.Q.);
• Two (2) years’ experience at a Journeyperson level in commercial or institutional Locksmithing service work, including maintenance, repair, and installation of commercial and industrial equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of current techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment applicable to the Locksmithing trade.
• Ability to organize workload, work under periodic pressure and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

Interested applicants MUST provide proof of TQ/Red Seal qualifications to be considered.

Description/Duties

Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be “The Best Place to Learn and Lead.”

Richmond School District operates 38 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, alternate programs, continuing education and a number of additional facilities.  The district enrolls approximately 21,000 students (K-12) and employs over 3000 dedicated staff. 
We are currently looking for a full-time permanent Locksmith to join our Facilities Services department to perform plumbing duties at the journeyperson level across the district’s 53 facilities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairs locks and closures for all district facilities;
• Installs, modifies, repairs and maintains all door associated hardware including locks, dead bolts, flush bolts, panic hardware, hinges, door closures, etc.
• Prepares estimates of labour and materials required for new installations, repair or replacement of related equipment;
• Maintains, updates and audits key inventories; cuts, codes and records master keys; prepares and assists for Card Entry in schools;
• Responds to service calls and security system calls as required;
• Provides technical advice regarding locking devices as it relates to fire and building locks;
• Maintains familiarity with current standards regulating the locksmithing trade;
• Performs other job-related duties of comparable importance, difficulty and responsibility as required.

This is a unionized position that offers a 40-hour work week, plus a comprehensive benefit package including Municipal Pension, health, vacation, and sick benefits.

For more information about Richmond School District 38, please visit www.makeafuture.ca/richmond or our website at www.sd38.bc.ca.

Qualified applicants can apply on Make A Future at: http://bit.ly/3zIT9CK 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however ONLY those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences.  Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.