Building Maintenance Worker

City of Port Coquitlam; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage employer

Job summary

The City of Port Coquitlam is seeking a Building Maintenance Worker to support recreation services within Facilities Services. The role involves planning, supervising, and coordinating with community groups, as well as maintaining equipment and inventory in line with policies.

You will train staff, schedule shifts, draft promotional materials, and ensure quality of services under established guidelines. The position offers an hourly wage of 35.54 CAD and a part-time, time-stated schedule, with

Qualifications

• Completion of four post-secondary courses in Community Recreation or related discipline.
• Pool Operator Level I.
• Six months supervisory experience or a post-secondary course in leadership and/or supervision.
• One year full-time equivalent experience in the area of assignment.
• Occupational First Aid Level 1.
• National Lifeguard Certification - Pool.
• Swim for Life Instructor (SI).
• Swim for Life Instructor Trainer (SIT).
• CPR & First Aid Instructor.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and administering the operation and promotion of programs and services.
• Supervises, guides and mentors the work of subordinates.
• Assists a supervisor in liaising with community groups and associations.
• Drafts promotional material for review and approval by a supervisor.
• Prepares and maintains equipment and supply inventory records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Provides leadership and instruction for various programs and activities.
• Assists with training and orientation of staff and volunteers.
• Assists with staff scheduling and shift coverage. Reviews timecards for accuracy.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Program planning

Leadership

Communication

First aid knowledge

Education

Four (4) post-secondary courses in Community Recreation or related discipline

Pool Operator Level I

National Lifeguard Certification - Pool

Swim for Life Instructor (SI)

Swim for Life Instructor Trainer (SIT)

CPR & First Aid Instructor

Occupational First Aid Level 1

Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Job description

Building Maintenance Worker

(Full-Time, Time-Stated)

Job ID: J1026-0929

Organization: Facility Services

Job Title: 26-105e - Building Maintenance Worker (Part-Time, Time Stated)

Job Type: Time stated Part Time

Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam! Affectionately known as “PoCo”, we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve.

This is recreation leadership work in the area of assignment assisting in the development and execution and evaluation of recreation services and programs. Duties are performed in collaboration with a supervisor within established guidelines, practice and policies. Independent judgement is exercised on individual aspects of the program. Supervision including guidance and mentoring of staff is required. Work performance is monitored and reviewed by a supervisor in terms of the effectiveness of services rendered.

Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and administering the operation and promotion of programs and services
• Supervises, guides and mentors the work of subordinates
• Assists a supervisor in liaising with community groups and associations
• Drafts promotional material for review and approval by a supervisor
• Prepares and maintains equipment and supply inventory records in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Provides leadership and instruction for various programs and activities
• Assists with training and orientation of staff and volunteers
• Assists with staff scheduling and shift coverage. Reviews timecards for accuracy
• Performs other related duties as required

The successful candidate for this position will have:

• Completion of four (4) post-secondary courses in Community Recreation or a related discipline
• Pool Operator Level I
• Six (6) months supervisory experience or a post-secondary course in leadership and/or supervision
• One (1) year full-time equivalent experience in the area of assignment
• Occupational First Aid Level 1
• National Lifeguard Certification - Pool
• Swim for Life Instructor (SI)
• Swim for Life Instructor Trainer (SIT)
• CPR & First Aid Instructor
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Why should you consider working for us?

• An hourly starting wage of $35.54 (2026 rate of pay)
• We take our work seriously but not ourselves
• We have a positive attitude about the work we perform
• We care deeply about our community
• Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact
• We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed
• We are a living wage employer

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.