Facilities Maintenance Worker I

Taleo; West Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

District of West Vancouver is seeking casual Facilities Maintenance Worker I to perform cleaning, maintenance and repairs at a community services facility on a flexible schedule. The role requires knowledge of pool and ice equipment, and comfort with plumbing, carpentry and electrical tasks that do not require trade certification.

Applicants should have a Grade 12 education with related vocational training, plus relevant experience and minimum licenses/certifications including a BC Class 5

Qualifications

• Completion of the 12th grade supplemented by related technical courses at a vocational institute, plus some related experience in building maintenance operation.
• Pool Operator’s and/or Refrigeration Operator Certificate or equivalent training/experience preferred.
• Current BC Class 5 Driver’s License and BC Safety Authority Refrigeration Safety Awareness Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and custodial duties at a Community Services facility.
• Routine maintenance and repair of ice making and swimming pool equipment.
• Minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical repairs not requiring trade certification.
• Operating and maintaining the building heating system not requiring provincial heating certification.
• Operating Direct Digital Control Systems.
• Monitoring geothermal heat pump and aquatic pool systems.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexible availability

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

12th grade plus vocational courses

Pool Operator’s Certificate

Refrigeration Operator Certificate

Refrigeration Safety Awareness Certificate

Job description

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

The District of West Vancouver is looking to hire casual Facilities Maintenance Worker I’s. This position is responsible for:

• performing a variety of cleaning and custodial duties at a Community Services facility;


• routine maintenance and repair of ice making and swimming pool equipment;


• performing minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical repairs not requiring trade certification;


• operating and maintaining the building heating system not requiring provincial heating certification;


• operating Direct Digital Control Systems;


• monitoring geothermal heat pump and aquatic pool systems; and,


• other related duties as required.

To be considered, applicants must have: completion of the 12th school grade supplemented by related technical courses at a vocational institute, plus some related experience in building maintenance operation and preferably a Pool Operator’s and/or Refrigeration Operator Certificate OR an equivalent combination of training and experience; and flexible availability; as well as a current BC Class 5 Driver’s License and BC Safety Authority Refrigeration Safety Awareness Certificate.

We are looking for candidates who: will perform building maintenance and cleaning tasks, work collaboratively with team members, has good knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in swimming pool, refrigeration, ice making operations; possesses good knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, electrical and heating equipment and services; and good written and oral communication skills; previous work in a recreation facility is preferred.

The successful candidates will be required to provide their drivers abstract document and supply a police information check and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities,licencesand certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy.

Position Status:

WVMEA (Union) – Casual

Hours of Work:

Hours and days of work may vary

Rate of Pay:

$31.28 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits.

This position has a pay structure with five steps which increase based on the number of hours worked in the position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.