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STRAIT REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD

Vacancy: Education SupportCompetition: 12-540
Position:Carpenter - Journeyman
Job Description:Journeyman carpenter duties and other maintenance tasks which may be assigned from time to time as a result of being employed in a team environment for a School Board Maintenance Department. CUPE Term
Location(s) / School Site(s):Mulgrave Operations Centre
Vacancy type:Term
New / Replacement Position:Temporary Assignment
Internal / External:External; Internal
Start Date:Immediately
End Date:10/12/2012 Anticipated to end
Additional Start/End Information:This position is anticipated to end October 12, 2012
Additional Information:Successful applicant will be required to travel to all schools under the jurisdiction of the Strait Regional School Board.
Hours per Day:8
Months per Year:N/A
Qualifications for this position:*Successful high school completion or the equivalent in post secondary education and experience *Certification of qualification as a journeyman carpenter *Multi-trade certification is an asset *Five years experience in carpentry *Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License *Physical and mechanical aptitude to perform a range of maintenance manual tasks *Demonstrated oral and written communication and organizational skills *Ability and dexterity in the use of various manual power tools *Ability to work in a team environmnet *Effective interpersonal skills *Ability to work with minimum supervision
Essential Qualifications:4th Year Apprentice with maintenance experience.
Desirable Qualifications:Current certification in range of Construction Safety Courses such as Fall Arrest, Scaffolding, Personal Lift Devices, Confined Spaces, Lock Out-Tag Out
Other Skills or Courses Required:Current certification for WHIMS and First Aid
Preference Given:
Closing Date and Time:07/26/2012 12:00:00 PM

FOR CUPE VACANCIES ONLY: Please note that in accordance with Collective Agreement provisions members of CUPE Local 955 who have been appointed by the Board to permanent or term positions will be given preference.