Facilities Technician Stratford Hall

Independent Schools Association of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Schools Association of British Columbia is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform building repairs, light bus maintenance, and event setup across school campuses. You will join the facilities team to ensure safety, cleanliness and functionality of buildings, grounds, and equipment.

The role requires strong communication, problem solving, ability to work independently or in a team, and knowledge of plumbing, electrical and carpentry.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• General computer skills, knowledge of Google Drive, MS Office.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Certification in scissor lift, fall arrest and WHIMIS.
• Level 1 First Aid certification.
• Able to perform physical work up to 60 lbs.
• Understanding of plumbing, electrical and carpentry techniques.
• Class 2 unrestricted Driver’s license preferred
• Experience in a role with similar duties and responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Timely completion of repair and maintenance assignments across Stratford Hall Campus.
• Support for event setups and tear downs; transport equipment and supplies.
• Assist with maintenance, repairs, refinishing, and installation of equipment and fixtures.
• Ensure facility cleanliness and assist cleaners as needed.
• Maintain and repair general plumbing fixtures, heaters and pumps.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and keep maintenance logs.
• Work with a DDC system and basic electrical tasks.
• Prioritize safety and patrol buildings and grounds.
• Report unsafe equipment to Facilities Manager.
• Power wash and clean hard surfaces and structures.
• Wall repair, painting and graffiti removal.
• Assist with traffic control and emergency drills.
• Snow removal, salting and seasonal landscaping tasks.
• Light bus maintenance and routine checks.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Google Drive

MS Office

Problem solving

Teamwork

Driver's license

Electrical basics

Plumbing

Carpentry

First Aid

Safety awareness

Independent work

Education

First Aid Level 1

Scissor lift certification

Fall arrest certification

WHMIS certification

Driver’s license

Job description

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Interfaces with: Vendors, Students, Staff, and the entire school Community

Term of contract: Permanent

Salary range: $60,000 – $65,000 Annually

Position Rationale and Goal:

The Maintenance Technician performs regular building and property repairs and maintenance, light bus maintenance and event setup and support across all of the school campuses. The successful individual will be an integral part of the facilities team and will help ensure the safety, cleanliness and functionality of buildings, grounds, furniture, equipment, mechanical systems and buses. Our team appreciates diverse professional backgrounds and a commitment to growth. If your experience doesn’t align with every requirement, we still welcome your application.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• General computer skills, knowledge of Google Drive, MS Office
• Ability to solve problems independently
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Exercise good judgment to complete tasks in house or bring in external service providers
• Certification in scissor lift, fall arrest and WHIMIS
• Level 1 First Aid certification
• Able to perform physical work including bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 60lbs
• Experienced with using and maintaining hand and power tools
• A solid understanding of plumbing, electrical and carpentry techniques and methods
• Class 2 unrestricted Driver’s license preferred
• Experience in a role with similar duties and responsibilities
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Able to respond to emergency situations and troubleshoot problems.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Able to be flexible, self-motivated and take initiative

Key Responsibilities

• Timely completion of repair and maintenance assignments throughout the Stratford Hall Campus
• Providing support for event setups and tear downs. Transporting equipment, furniture, and supplies across Campus as needed
• Assist with maintenance, construction, repairs, refinishing, and installation of equipment, fixtures, furniture and surfaces
• Ensuring cleanliness of the facilities, assisting the cleaners as needed
• Maintain and assist with repairs to general plumbing fixtures, heaters, pumps, including drain and toilet blockages
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and checks to HVAC, plumbing, electrical and complete and maintain related records in a maintenance log
• Working with a DDC system
• Basic Electrical repairs and installations: including but not limited to, ballasts/light fixtures/outlets/switches
• Prioritizing safety of staff and students through patrolling buildings and grounds, daily sweeps of neighboring parks, sidewalks and Staff parking stalls
• Report on unsafe and faulty equipment to Facilities Manager
• Power washing and cleaning of hard surfaces, structures and equipment
• Wall repair, painting and graffiti removal
• Assist with traffic control
• Assist with performing fire drills and emergency preparedness
• Performing snow removal, salting and other seasonal landscaping responsibilities
• Coverage for student bus routes and field trips
• Perform light maintenance to buses, including but not limited to: headlight/tail light replacement, fluid levels, filter changes
• Other duties as assigned

We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including applicants from historically underrepresented groups such as BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability and require accommodation in either the recruitment process or on the job, we will work together with you to provide the reasonable workplace accommodation you need.