ELECTRICAL FACILITIES TECHNOLOGIST

Full-time CUPE position - Shift time 7:00am-3:00pm
The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q̓ ícə̓ y̓ - Katzie, the qʼwa:n̓ƛʼən̓ - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.
Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued. Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 82,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.
Surrey Schools is seeking to fill a position in our Technologist team! Reporting to the Manager of Electrical, this position is responsible for providing exceptional technical and electrical information support to ensure maintenance programs and projects adhere to applicable codes, by-laws & regulations. This position develops, plans, organizes and schedules maintenance and other electrical projects. As an Electrical Technologies you will be communicating between internal and external consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure the successful completion of assigned projects and as such the ideal candidates must have exceptional communication skills both written and verbal. Success in this position requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet multiple deadlines as well as respond to time-oriented emergencies. The Technologist role requires thorough knowledge of computer applications and software applications related to the role.
Surrey Schools prides itself on providing our facilities staff with excellent work-life balance. Typical hours offer a shift of 7am-3pm, Monday to Friday. The successful applicants will be based out of the beautiful District Facilities Centre located in the heart of Surrey.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of applicable codes, by-laws, regulations, maintenance terminology, and methodology.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports and accurate project drawings and specifications.
• Ability to utilize computers and specialized software applications, as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and external contractors.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents and administer contracts.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of others, including contractors and consultants.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to prepare and read technical drawings and prints, to prepare cost estimates, tender documents and to effectively manage assigned projects.
• Physical strength and ability to occasionally climb ladders and to enter in confined spaces.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and the ability to understand and carry out oral/written instructions accurately with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of relevant codes
• Understanding of Electrical Distribution, Lighting, Lighting Controls, Fire Alarm and Security wiring
• Knowledge of the permitting and inspection process
• Interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a 2-year diploma in Technology in a related discipline from a technical college recognized by the School District
• Minimum three years related work experience in construction, maintenance field including supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Experience with project management/coordination

INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY BY CLICKING THE “APPLY” BUTTON TO THE RIGHT OF THE POSTING. THIS POSTINGS WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2025 AT 4:00PM.

Note: Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.

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