Building Custodian, Facilities & Maintenance

PNE; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known events organization in Vancouver is seeking an individual to join their Facilities & Maintenance team. The role involves maintaining the site, setting up and tearing down events, and ensuring safety compliance. This full-time position offers a wage of $29.74 plus benefits. Ideal candidates should be passionate about the events industry and possess leadership skills to direct a small team effectively. Join us in delivering memorable experiences for our guests.

Benefits

Benefit enrollment

Qualifications

• Passion for the events industry and eagerness to contribute to the PNE.
• Experience in site maintenance and event setup/teardown.
• Ability to lead a small team with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site maintenance and overall cleanliness.
• Set up and tear down events as directed.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Job description

Overview

Full-time; Permanent

Wage: $29.74(PG7); plus benefit enrollment

Date Posted: September 11, 2025

The Pacific National Exhibition is an iconic institution in BC, famous for bringing generations of people together to celebrate and build memories. This 115-year-old, non-profit organization has an annual operating budget of over $70 million dollars and generates revenue through four activity streams: the 15-day annual summer Fair which averages more than 700,000 people annually, Playland amusement park which welcomes 400,000 guests annually including Fright Nights, and a busy year-round portfolio of events including concerts, trade shows and film, cultural and community events. In total we bring over 2 million people through the site each year. The fourth activity stream is park care and facility maintenance. The PNE is proud of the work it does at Hastings Park and has a vibrant team that is passionate about events, guest experience and delivering memorable experiences.

At the PNE, we strive to create an environment that reflects our organization’s core values: Enthusiasm, Excellence and Evolution. With a focus on these core values, we are committed to achieving our mission which is to “Deliver Memorable Experiences” for all who interact with the PNE whether it is our guests, our employees, or the community.

We are seeking a diligent and hard-working individual that has a passion for the Events industry and the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE). Our Facilities & Maintenance team works under the direction of the Director, PNE Maintenance & Facility Operations and are responsible for site maintenance, and setup/teardown of events and janitorial tasks. They will provide direction and guidance to a small team on-site with a safety-first mindset and ensure all team members are working within Worksafe BC regulations and all other applicable legislation and company policies.

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