Pool Operator Maintenance Work

ubc; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UBC’s Aquatic Centre seeks a Pool Operator Maintenance Work to manage daily pool operations, maintain equipment, ensure cleaning and safety, and assist with building maintenance under the Facilities Manager, Maintenance, Safety, and Sustainability.

The role emphasizes chemical handling, minor repairs, coordinating with trades, and delivering customer service to pool users. Typical shifts include morning, mid-day, evening or weekend, totaling 37.5 hours weekly.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for, produces and maintains pool water quality and building conditions as required.
• Keeps washrooms, change rooms, hallways, classrooms, offices and public spaces clean and safe.
• Responds to service calls, assesses maintenance needs and creates work requests.
• Operates and maintains all facility equipment per procedures and standards.
• Reads blueprints and technical manuals related to work.
• Orders supplies, conducts inventory and maintains records.
• Supports delivery of equipment and materials to meet work requests on time.
• Supports customer service by providing timelines for maintenance and small projects.
• Moves objects weighing 50 pounds or more long distances.
• Assists in building maintenance projects and health and safety policy implementation.

Job description

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Hourly - Pool Operator Maintenance Work

Job Title

Pool Operator Maintenance Work

Department

Aquatic Centre Pool Operators | Athletics and Recreation

Compensation Range

$30.01 - $32.72 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

September 20, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

The shifts for this position are based on operational requirements and can be morning, mid-day, evening or weekend. We are recruiting for one vacancy.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Facilities Manager, Maintenance, Safety, and Sustainability is responsible for pool operations, daily routine maintenance of equipment and any duties assigned for maintenance, cleanliness (custodial), set-up, and safety of the building. The incumbent will be responsible for all maintenance in the building including minor repairs, emergency response and repair, chemical handling, coordination with trades, bulb and filter replacements, facility conversions, custodial maintenance and other related duties as assigned. The incumbent is also responsible for delivering a necessary level of customer service to clients, guests, service partners and all pool user groups.

This individual will work directly with the UBC Athletics and Recreation Aquatic Centre Facility Manager on tasks of varying complexity in an administrative and hands on capacity. The incumbent will have the opportunity to work and support the goals of the following areas: safety, sustainability, facility management, pool maintenance, and facility operations.

The shifts for this position are based on operational requirements and can be morning, mid-day, evening or weekend (37.5 hrs per week)

Organizational Status

Athletics & Recreation (A&R) is a department within the VP Students portfolio, with a strong focus on creating an exceptional UBC student experience. The A&R Department has a team of approximately 100 employees, and is led by a strong cross‑unit management team. It services over 20,000 students through recreational programming, 25 varsity teams, 13 competitive clubs, along with thousands of members of the UBC community.

Work Performed

• Performs all activities required to prepare for, produce and maintain pool water quality and building conditions as required
• Responsible for keeping washrooms, change rooms, hallways, classrooms, offices, workspace and all public spaces clean, free of debris and in safe operating condition
• Responds to initial calls for service from pool staff, assesses maintenance needs, and takes corrective action or creates service request to appropriate trades
• Works from instructions (written & verbal), operating requirements, guidelines and procedures; always work in a safe operating manner
• Operates and maintains all equipment and tools connected with assigned facilities as per established procedures and standards
• Reads blueprints and understands technical manuals related to work
• Orders supplies, conducts inventory, and maintains records
• Maintains departmental files and records
• Responsible for delivery of equipment and materials to support the completion or work requests within an established timeframe
• Supports good customer service by providing timelines to departmental managers for special maintenance and small projects
• Move objects weighing 50 pounds or more long distances (more than 20 feet)
• Carries out other related duties as required
• Assist in the delivery and management of building maintenance projects such as renovations, general projects and housekeeping
• Provides input in the development and implementation of new and existing policies, procedures and guidelines related to health, safety, and maintenance.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

This position requires attention to detail, accuracy, problem solving, judgment, tact, discretion and initiative. Failure to respond promptly and tactfully may have a negative impact on internal and external relationships. Errors could result in financial costs and loss of credibility. If any part or portion of this person s duties is neglected, severe consequences will be felt not only by the program itself, but potentially, also by participants and patrons of the facility. The improper execution of details associated with the management of the UBC Aquatic Centre operations could result in a tarnished program and university image.

Supervision Received

This position reports directly to the Facility Manager, Maintenance, Safety, and Sustainability at the UBC Aquatic Centre. Works independently under general supervision. W