Facility Utility Worker | Part Time | Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Oak View Group; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Oak View Group (OVG) is seeking a Facility Utility Worker for the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo. You will perform event setup/takedown, janitorial and general operations duties under supervision, with a guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week and a 10-month year.

This role offers hourly compensation, publicized at $23.48 CAD per hour under the applicable union agreement, and placement at the top of the casual call-in list for July/August based on PPT seniority.

Qualifications

• Experience in working at a multi-use facility.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• CPR certificate (current or ability to obtain).
• Knowledge of customer services practices.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, holidays and extended workdays.
• Strong communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks to keep the facility, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment in good shape.
• Set up and tear down of facility equipment for events, ensuring compliance with event work orders and event needs.
• Work from general instructions and specifications, with minimal supervision.
• Ensure cleanliness of the building’s interior and exterior and day-to-day janitorial needs.
• Operate floor scrubbers, janitorial, and other equipment as required; forklift/high lift if certified.
• Assist other operational departments with building repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with staff, contractors, and facility users.
• Work in a service-oriented environment with changing priorities.
• Maintain a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service knowledge

Flexibility in schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Working Facility Supervisor, Facility Utility Workers perform various event setup/take-down, janitorial, housekeeping, and operations tasks.

Minimum 20 hours per week guaranteed; 10 months per year. Placed at the top of the casual call-in list for July/August based on the seniority of these PPT positions.

This role pays an hourly rate of $23.48 CAD (per CBA).

Benefits As Per The Union Agreement

This position will remain open until February 5, 2027.

About The Venue

The Vancouver Island Conference Centre (VICC) is the largest meeting space for event planners in the region. This multiple award-winning building has 38,000 sq ft of flexible event space, all within walking distance to nearby hotels, restaurants, boutiques, museums & art galleries.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks to keep the facility, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment in good shape.
• Set up and tear down of facility equipment for events, ensuring compliance with event work orders and event needs.
• Work from general instructions and specifications, with minimal supervision.
• Ensure that the building’s cleanliness, interior and exterior, and day-to-day janitorial needs are met and maintained.
• Operate floor scrubbers, janitorial, and other equipment as required in the performance of their duties. If certified, may be required to operate a forklift/high lift.
• Assist other operational departments under their guidance as required in the repair and maintenance of the building and its equipment or performance of their duties.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work—staff, contractors, and facility users.
• Work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
• Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended work days, and extended numbers of days
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in working at a multi-use facility.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a current CPR certificate.
• Knowledge of customer services practices.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended workdays, and extended numbers of days.
• Strong communications skills.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.