Building Service Worker II - Arena

CivicInfo BC; Saanich; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

The District of Saanich's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department is hiring a Building Service Worker II - Arena for the G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre.

This permanent part-time position supports ice maintenance, building service work, custodial duties, and equipment operation to ensure safe and efficient arena operations. Requirements include Grade 11 or equivalent, Refrigerator Operator certification, WHMIS, and a valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence, plus police information check.

Qualifications

• Grade 11 or equivalent.
• Refrigerator Operator certification.
• WHMIS certification valid within one year.
• Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 as applicable.
• Police Information Check (PIC-VS) within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operate ice-making and ice-resurfacing equipment and maintain ice surfaces.
• Perform routine building and equipment maintenance (HVAC, plumbing, painting, carpentry).
• Complete facility set-up/take-down and custodial duties.
• Maintain equipment-operation records.
• Assist training of seasonal and auxiliary staff as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Grade 11 or equivalent

Tools

Refrigerator Operator certification

WHMIS certification

Class 5 BC Driver's Licence

Occupational First Aid Level 1

Police Information Check (PIC-VS)

Job description

DISTRICT OF SAANICH
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
RECREATION DIVISION
G.R. PEARKES RECREATION CENTRE

Building Service Worker II - Arena

1 Permanent Part-Time Position

The District of Saanich's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department is seeking a team player to help drive our mission of Healthy Nature, Healthy People, and Healthy Community, while supporting our vision: a Saanich where everyone belongs. You'll work within a team where service excellence, learning and sharing, and feedback and accountability are highly valued, and where communication, trust, respect, and positivity form the foundation for everything we do.

The Recreation Division is seeking a skilled and dependable Building Service Worker II - Arena to join the team at G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre. This permanent part-time position supports the safe and efficient operation of the arena and associated recreation facilities through ice maintenance, building service work, custodial duties, and equipment operation.

In this role, you will operate and service ice-making and ice-resurfacing equipment, maintain ice surfaces and associated areas, and perform routine building and equipment maintenance involving heating and ventilation systems, compressors, plumbing fixtures, painting, and carpentry. You will also complete facility set-up and take-down, custodial and cleaning duties, maintain equipment-operation records, and assist with training seasonal and auxiliary employees as required.

Requirements include Grade 11 or equivalent; Refrigerator Operator certification; over three months and up to six months of related experience; WHMIS certification valid within one year; and a valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence. Occupational First Aid Level 1 is required as applicable. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Employment is subject to provision of a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) check no older than six months, with renewal required as per policy.

The successful candidate will work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends, up to 30 hours per week. Hours and shifts are subject to change based on operational requirements. The position requires sufficient physical strength and stamina to perform the work and to work varying shifts. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.

This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $37.69 per hour (2026 rate) plus an excellent benefits package.

The District of Saanich is proud to once again be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers for 2026. As an inclusive, supportive, and high performing organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We aim to attract and retain passionate, skilled individuals from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] in confidence. We are here to support your full participation.