Building Technician

Vancouver Convention Center; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned convention center as a Building Technician, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining a stunning facility. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse tasks, from carpentry to equipment maintenance, in a dynamic environment that hosts over 500 events annually. You'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for visitors. If you're mechanically inclined and enjoy hands-on work, this is the perfect chance to contribute to a vibrant community hub while developing your skills in a rewarding career.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Strong pension plan

Interesting projects

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in maintenance or construction.
• Experience operating hand and power tools is required.
• Must be comfortable working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform fit and finish work, including drywalling and painting.
• Conduct inspections and minor maintenance on mobile equipment.
• Collaborate with contractors for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Carpentry

Construction

Maintenance

Communication

Teamwork

Mechanical skills

Education

High school diploma

Red Seal certification

Apprenticeship Program

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift

Aerial Platform

Job description

At the Vancouver Convention Centre, a division of BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), we work to create unforgettable moments, world-class experiences and stronger connections to community, industry and culture.

As British Columbia’s flagship convention centre, we host more than 500 events each year and welcome hundreds of thousands of global attendees to premier conferences, trade shows, banquets and more.

BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), owner and operator of BC Place Stadium and the Vancouver Convention Centre, is hiring a Building Technician to join the Facilities Management team at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

The Vancouver Convention Centre has 2500 doors, and this talented team fixes all of them. If you are a mechanically inclined person who has experience in carpentry, construction and maintenance, we want to talk to you. No day is the same; whether you are refitting new ceiling tiles, drywalling, replacing carpet, or maintaining machinery, you get to work in one of the most beautiful buildings in Vancouver.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Facilities, the Building Technician is very much a team player, a great communicator, and a friendly face.

Shifts: Tuesday – Saturday or Sunday - Thursday

Hours: 7am to 3pm with some flexibility

The hourly rate for this position starts at $28.59

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Perform fit and finish work, carpet replacement, drywalling, and painting.
• Perform inspections and minor maintenance on mobile equipment such as forklifts, scissor and boom lifts, tow motors, and maintenance vehicles.
• Submit recommendations to the manager regarding replacement of sub-standard components and progressive upgrades worn or obsolete components.
• Maintain and adjust doors and hardware including electric and manual operators, panic hardware, mortise cassettes, door closers, hold-open devices, glass door repairs, repairs to fit and finish, millwork, and other carpentry duties as required.
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers to maintain and oversee a Schlage Primus Everest high security master key system.
• Direct and/or complete client-initiated re-keying as well as in-house lock and key requests.
• Liaise with the engineering team and contractors as necessary or complete minor repairs as needed in front and back of house spaces.
• Pressure washing.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent in experience.
• Applicable Red Seal or equivalent is an asset.
• Completed a recognized Apprenticeship Program or hold a Residential Building Maintenance Worker Certificate.
• Experience as a Carpenter, Millwright, or Automotive Repair is highly coveted.
• Working within the Construction trades such as carpet layer, mason, roofer, or landscaper is an asset.
• Institutional/locksmith experience is an asset.
• Class 5 driver’s license required.
• Aerial Platform and forklift certification is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a maintenance or construction environment.
• Experience operating hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be comfortable working at heights.

WHAT WE OFFER AS ONE OF CANADA’S ‘GREAT PLACES TO WORK’:

• Excellent benefits and a strong crown corporation pension plan.
• Interesting projects.
• Supportive team.

HOW TO APPLY: We strive to create vibrant and highly rewarding careers for people with passion and drive. If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, please submit your resume by clicking on the Apply Now button.

We are proud to be a diverse organization. We welcome all eligible and qualified applicants to apply to join our team, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note that we can only consider applicants who are eligible to work in Canada.