Carpenter (1.0 FTE) - Temporary

Are you interested in working with our dynamic and progressive school division to pursue excellence in education for students professional learning opportunities a flexible health benefits package and a workplace that embraces diversity Then we are the place for you!

Who we are and what we value:

Parkland School Division (PSD) is a large progressive school jurisdiction serving Spruce Grove Stony Plain Fort Chipewyan and Parkland County. PSD meets the diverse educational needs of over 12000 rural and urban students among 23 sites including outreach schools and alternative education programs.

Our values are what guide us. We strive for learning opportunities that are purposeful essential relevant authentic and responsive while aiming for excellence in achievement. PSD also values trustworthy respectful relationships that promote resilience as students and staff work towards our Ultimate Goal: Student Success & Wellbeing.

The Parkland School Division currently has aTemporary Fulltime (1.0 FTE)Carpenter position available atThe Centre for Education in Stony Plain AB.

Function and Purpose of Position

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor the Carpenter will be responsible for all the woodworking and carpentry duties in the Division.

Service Responsibilities

• responsible for manufacturing cabinets
• general maintenance duties
• moving furniture
• operate skid steer and other equipment

Occupational Health and Safety & Safe Work Practices

• Knowledgeable in PSDs safety procedures and training to carry out the assigned duties safely
• Report any near misses or accidents immediately to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Able to identify any hazards involved in the assigned task detail the controls that must be put in place and articulates the specific practices to be followed to minimize the possibility of accidents and injury
• Perform regular inspection of playground equipment building exterior interior and landscape/parking lot
• Monitoring the physical condition of equipment tools and machinery and taking necessary precautions to correct as needed
• Comply with Occupation Health and Safety standards and practices
• Confined/Restrictive Spaces
• Working Alone
• WHMIS Certification

Communication and Relationships

• Interactions with management colleagues students and the public in a school setting
• Responds to client concerns in a fast and efficient manner.
• Establishes and maintains professional working relationship

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Task specific PPE is required
• Clothing must be appropriate for assigned task i.e. no torn or ragged clothing
• Other additional PPE may include footwear gloves etc

Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma
2. Certificates:
   1. Journeyman Carpentry ticket or cabinetmaker or equivalent
3. Possession of a Valid Drivers License with satisfactory driving record required

b) Experience:

1. Maintenance experience in a Carpentry role would be considered optimal
2. Experience with Microsoft Word Email and Internet Computer Applications would be an asset.

Equivalencies will be considered

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• A good sense of humour
• Good health and physical fitness
• The ability to take direction and work independently
• Flexibility patience sensitivity tolerance enthusiasm creativity and imagination
• The ability to deal with the emotional and mental stress of working around children/group of children/school setting.
• First Aid Certificate

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Working with Others
Respectfully accepts feedback from various external and internal clients
Works efficiently to prioritize workload and adapts to shifting workloads when necessary.

Physical Demands

The Carpenter will be required to routinely lift items weighting up to 50 lbs. Sometimes heavier lifting may be required.

• Ability to climb stairs/ladders frequently to varying heights
• Ability to perform heavy physical work; regularly
• Ability to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 90 lbs and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment
• Repetitive and strenuous work

Working Conditions

• Confined/Restrictive Spaces
• Working Alone
• Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor weather conditions

Additional Information
Carpenters must agree to respect the confidentiality and personal integrity of students parents teachers and other staff.

Hours of Work:40 hours /week (Monday to Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM)
Pay Rate:$40.81 per hour


This position requires an original copy of a current clean criminal record check with vulnerable sector and an original copy of a child intervention record check.

This position is covered by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 955 Collective Agreement.


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