Facility Maintenance Technician (Permanent, Full-Time)

Kamloops; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The City of Kamloops is seeking a permanent, full-time Facility Maintenance Technician to keep our municipal buildings safe, functional, and looking their best. From drywall repairs and door adjustments to outdoor clean‑ups and minor plumbing fixes, your work will be visible every day.

Qualifications include completion of senior secondary school, at least two years of facility maintenance experience (plumbing, HVAC, carpentry), ability to obtain Residential Building Maintenance Worker

Qualifications

• Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years previous facility maintenance experience including plumbing, HVAC and carpentry related work.
• Ability to obtain Residential Building Maintenance Worker Certification within two years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain RCMP Reliability Security Clearance.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

Education

Senior secondary school or equivalent

Residential Building Maintenance Worker Certification

RCMP Reliability Security Clearance

Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Job description

Facility Maintenance Technician (Permanent, Full-Time) - (2013)

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody everyday. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

Position Overview

Are you a hands‑on problem‑solver who takes pride in fixing things and making spaces work better? The City of Kamloops is looking for a permanent, full‑time Facility Maintenance Technician to help keep our municipal buildings safe, functional, and looking their best. From drywall repairs and door adjustments to outdoor clean‑ups and minor plumbing fixes, your work will make a visible difference every day.

Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast seeking thrills on the mountain bike trails of nearby Kamloops Bike Ranch, a history buff exploring the city's rich Indigenous heritage at the Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park, or a foodie delighting in the farm‑to‑table cuisine of its local restaurants, Kamloops welcomes you with open arms and boundless opportunities to explore, discover, and connect. Get a sneak peek into the Kamloops lifestyle and upcoming events here – https://www.tourismkamloops.com/

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years previous facility maintenance experience including plumbing, HVAC and carpentry related work.
• Ability to obtain Residential Building Maintenance Worker Certification within two years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain RCMP Reliability Security Clearance. If you are unable to obtain or maintain an RCMP Reliability Security Clearance, your employment with the City will be terminated. (To be considered for an RCMP Reliability Security Clearance, applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Resident Status in Canada. Note: individuals with Permanent Resident Status must have resided (physically present) in Canada for the last five (5) consecutive years).
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

• Candidates will be asked to provide examples of their work experience in each Job Task category (Section D) and must have their current or former employer sign off on their relevant work experience.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 3,000 hours preforming the tasks in Section D to obtain the job.

This is a unionized position with CUPE Local 900; check out ourCollective Agreement (2024 - 2025) for full details (ratified 2026 Collective Agreement coming soon). As this is a unionized position, all qualifications must be met in order to be shortlisted for the position.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check.
A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.

Hours & Days of Work

Monday to Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

40

Hourly Rate

35.919

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by email at [e-mail] or in person at 6‑510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.

External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements for each job you apply. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.