GFI-E1 - Tradesperson - Job Description

Immediate Supervisor: The Maintenance Foreman

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

1. Must be self-motivated and be able to work on his/her own whenever required; 

2. Shall be a tradesman at a level somewhere between a first year apprentice and a journeyman;

3. Must be able to take direction from the Maintenance Foreman and make repairs and maintenance work in the schools of the Division as assigned;

4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable;

5. Must have a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License.

Responsibilities and Duties

Carpentry

Do carpentry repair (new installations, repair and remodelling) or finishing:

1. Minor roof repairs;

2. window and door replacement including walls if necessary;

3. Floor coverings;

4. Concrete work - forms etc.;

5. Cabinet and shelving - furnishings work; and,

6. Painting and drywall.

Electrical

All electrical work performed is to be subject to Hydro approval.

Electrical repair and replacement and maintenance including:

1. Perform maintenance and troubleshooting duties on electrical systems  according to qualifications;

2. Extending circuits if required;

3. Ballast replacement;

4. Switch and plug in, motor replacement; and, 

5. General preventative maintenance.

Plumbing

Repair, replacement and maintenance including:

1. Repairing taps and drains;

2. Replacing fixtures including hot water tanks, etc.

General

The individual should have knowledge of all aspects of the building trade:

1. Carry on with preventative maintenance schedule;

2. Have a good working relationship with all Custodians;

3. Accept other duties pertaining to maintenance of schools, grounds, and playground structures, or individual’s specific trade, as assigned;

4. In conjunction with the Maintenance Foreman, the Assistant, keep the maintenance vehicle stocked;

5. Clean equipment, vehicles, work areas and storage buildings;

6. Assist other maintenance crews as required;

7. Perform other job related duties as required; and,

8. In the absence of the Maintenance Foreman, shall assume the latter’s duties for which he/she is qualified.

The Tradesperson is to use a work order system in order to keep track of maintenance duties performed and maintain a filing system on these projects.