Facilities Maintenance I - Uncertified and Certified (Relief)

City-of-Penticton; Penticton; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Fleet vehicles for inspections

Ticket draws & employee events

Wellness initiatives

waterfront location

Job summary

The City of Penticton is seeking Relief Facilities Maintenance I personnel based in Penticton, BC. The role covers routine cleaning, event setup, minor repairs, and seasonal maintenance, with additional certified duties for ice arena and refrigeration tasks.

Candidates should have secondary schooling, WHMIS, Pools Operations I & II, a valid BC Class 5 licence, and a police information check. This is a relief position with opportunities for progression and a focus on community services.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school and WHMIS training.
• Experience with pools operations and basic facility maintenance.
• Valid BC Class 5 driver’s licence and security check.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and janitorial duties, including washrooms and common areas.
• Set up rooms for events and modify layouts as required.
• Assist with minor repairs, snow removal, and seasonal maintenance.
• Support building operators with major maintenance and renovations.

Skills

Physical stamina

Facility setups

Pool operation awareness

Basic building maintenance

Courtesy and diplomacy

Janitorial practices

Safe work practices

Education

Secondary school

WHMIS training

Pools Operations I & II

BC Driver’s Licence Class 5

Police Information Check (VS)

Light equipment operation experience

Job description

Facilities Maintenance I - Uncertified and Certified (Relief)

Penticton is a vibrant, innovative waterfront city known for its commitment to sustainability, community well-being, and economic opportunity. With a strong focus on good governance, collaboration, and service excellence, the City is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.As one of the most active development regions in British Columbia, Penticton features a diverse mix of large-scale and complex construction projects.

Penticton has been recognized as one of Canada's most livable cities, according to latest rankings by The Globe and Mail, ranked as the eighth most livable medium-sized city in Canada. Nationally, Penticton earned high marks for access to amenities (11th in Canada), #11 for midlife transitions and #11 for retirement, as well as #13 for young professionals. Penticton also placed within the top 20 in the categories of raising kids (#19), contributing to an overall ranking of 35th across Canada. Rooted in agriculture and surrounded by natural beauty, Penticton is known for its orchards, wineries, and craft breweries- making it one of Canada's top wine destinations. More than 100 years since its incorporation, Penticton continues to grow as a place to live, work, and play.

The City of Penticton is looking to fill relief Facilities Maintenance I - Uncertified and Certified positions,based in Penticton, B.C.

Reporting to the Facilities Supervisor, the Facilities Maintenance I position performs routine building maintenance, janitorial and facility-cleaning duties, room and event setups, minor repairs, seasonal maintenance, and other related work.

Employees hired into the Certified position also operate and maintain arena ice, monitor arena refrigeration and pool systems, and assist with refrigeration plant maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Checks and performs cleaning duties including washrooms, change rooms, corridors, viewing areas, common areas, pool decks, slides, saunas, drains and benches.
• Empties and replaces garbage and recycling bags and replenishes sanitary and janitorial supplies as required.
• Sets up tables, chairs and other equipment in the Community Centre and meeting rooms and modifies setups as required.
• Washes and waxes floors, vacuums carpets, dusts curtains and drapes, and performs other general cleaning duties.
• Performs minor building repairs, including replacing light bulbs, unplugging toilets and sinks, installing new nets and repairing torn nets.
• Assists Building Operators with major facility maintenance, renovations and annual shutdown duties.
• Performs cyclical painting of facilities as directed.
• Requests replacement janitorial supplies as required.
• Shovels snow from outside entrances, spreads salt and removes leaves.
• Performs related work as required

Additional Responsibilities - Certified

In addition to the duties above, employees working in the Certified position:

• Resurface and maintain arena ice using the Zamboni and edger.
• Monitor the operation of the arena refrigeration plant and record readings.
• Monitor pool operations and make minor adjustments to pool chemistry as required.
• Assist the Refrigeration Technician with plant repairs and overhauls.
• Lay out and apply lines, faceoff circles and surface whitening to arena ice at the beginning of the season and as required throughout the season.
• Perform scraper blade and propane bottle changes on the Zamboni and wash and wax the unit.
• Supervise the public, enforce rules and regulations, follow Fire Department occupancy regulations and fire evacuationprocedures, maintain order and lock premises as required

Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills:

• Ability to safely perform the physical demands related to the position.
• Necessary knowledge of multi-purpose space and gym setups and changeovers.
• Necessary knowledge of pool operation and cleaning.
• Ability to perform minor building and equipment maintenance tasks.
• Ability to exercise courtesy and diplomacy when exchanging routine information with other City employees and members of the public.
• Necessary knowledge of janitorial practices, including the safe and proper handling of waxes, cleaners and other chemicals.
• Knowledge of safe work practices related to equipment, tools and work procedures.

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Certified

• Necessary knowledge of ice resurfacing.
• Necessary knowledge of arena refrigeration plant operation.

Required Education, Training & Experience:

• Completion of Secondary school.
• Completion of WHMIS.
• Completion of Pools Operations I & II.
• Valid B.C. Driver’s Licence Minimum Class 5.
• Police Information Check (VS) is required.
• Experience in light equipment operation

Additional Qualifications - Certified

• RSA Ice Facility Operator (IFO) Certificate or Refrigeration Operator (RO) Certificate as per Technical Safety BC

About the Benefits

Compensation based on skills and experience is anhourly rate of $31.97 - $36.24 (Pay Grade 7 or 8, 40 hours per week, CUPE), along with a host of excellent benefits including:

• 15.5% in lieu of benefits, vacation, and statutory holidays.
• Free on-site parking
• Fleet vehicles provided for inspections and site visits
• Draws for tickets to local concerts, hockey games, and employee appreciation events
• Wellness initiatives and team-building activities
• A picturesque waterfront location with access to world-class outdoor recreation and a progressive, community-oriented work culture

At the City of Penticton, we recognize that great talent and great ideas come from a variety of backgrounds. Tapping into the diversity of our community makes us all stronger and allows us to serve Penticton even better.

That's why we welcome all applicants to consider joining our team. We encourage Indigenous persons, people of colour, all genders and expressions, 2SLGBT2QIA+, persons living with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, we'd be happy to support you!

If your experience is close to what we're looking for, we would love a chance to talk about working with you. We welcome your cover letter and resume byNovember 1, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Life in Penticton

Nestled between two lakes, Penticton enjoys long, hot summers, dry winters and more than 2,000 hours of sunshine each year. We're located in the southern Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, which is easily accessed by major highways and airports.

We're known for our beaches, wine and orchards, not to mention a wide range of outdoor recreational activities. Hop on your bike to discover award-winning wineries and trails with stellar views. Shop at the bustling outdoor market, peruse art galleries or go skating at the modern Community Centre. Ski champagne powder slopes or take in a hockey game or concert at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Penticton is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Syilx/Okanagan people. Its name, from the Interior Salish word snpintktn, is commonly translated as "a place to stay forever," or more accurately, "a place where people live year-round." It's the kind of place where people come to visit for the holidays - and never want to leave.