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Employment Status: part-time, permanent

Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Compensation: $28.50/hour plus 4% vacation pay

Organization Description:

Evergreen Cultural Centre Society operates a professional venue that offers arts and cultural services to the Tri-Cities area (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody). The core business is to provide performing arts, visual arts, arts education, temporary public art, and facility rentals that are representative of, and accessible to, the local community. Our mission is to inspire the community by providing engaging, quality entertainment, exhibitions, and arts programs in a welcoming environment. The centre houses a 257-seat, flexible black box theatre and a 1,500 square foot public art gallery. The Rehearsal Studio and several art studios provide an additional 5,000 square feet of space for Evergreen’s classes, workshops, and rentals while the glassed-in lobby offers a spectacular view of Lafarge Lake.

Job description:

Reporting to the Technical Operations Manager, the Facility Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Evergreen Cultural Centre’s building functionality and upkeep, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment by undertaking daily janitorial and maintenance tasks, coordinating with municipal and independent contractors for specialized projects, developing and working within a prescribed budget, and adhering to safety regulations.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform early morning (i.e. 5:00 AM) weekday janitorial service for offices, classrooms, and presentation spaces in our 23,000 sq ft building.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs to building systems such as appliances, walls, doors, cabinetry, and flooring.
• Perform exterior property maintenance including trash pickup, snow/ice removal, graffiti removal, pressure washing, window washing, and pest control.
• Schedule, train, and review auxiliary janitorial service coverage for weekends and off time.
• Supervise and monitor contractor activities to ensure safe and orderly behavior.
• Receive, assess, and take appropriate action on requests for maintenance and repair from staff; communicate information and updates to staff regarding maintenance activities and disruptions.
• Make requests to municipal liaisons for maintenance and repairs that are out of basic scope or fall under municipal responsibility.
• Schedule and provide early morning access to contractors to minimize disruption to events and activities.
• Act as the main contact and on-site guide for municipal staff and contractors undertaking annual inspections and site reviews.
• Undertake thorough building inspections, including secure lock up of the facility.
• Develop and maintain records of supplies inventory, repairs, and inspections.
• Source and purchase janitorial and maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Establish budgets for janitorial service coverage and facility maintenance costs in collaboration with the Technical Operations Manager.
• Adhere to the industry best practices for safe work procedures and ethics.
• Other duties as required by the Technical Operations Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Dedication to and extensive knowledge in facility maintenance with demonstrated abilities in janitorial methods, basic repairs, floor maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.

• Must be able to work independently, during early morning hours, with occasional flexibility around events and activities.
• Must be able to work within the budget, policies, regulations, and contractual obligations established by Management and the Board of Directors, and enforce these policies, regulations and contracts with fairness, impartiality, and good judgment.
• A deep interest in and commitment to workplace safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of standard office software (Outlook email, Excel, SharePoint)
• Able to perform the physical work required for cleaning and maintenance, including standing for extended periods, lifting heavy supplies and equipment, climbing stairs, and safe ladder use.
• Possesses a meaningful understanding and genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and equity.

Desired Qualifications:

Recognized certificate in Facility Maintenance (BSW) with a minimum of 5 years of experience or equivalent training and experience.

• Experience in arts, education, and/or recreational facility settings.
• Enjoys people, is open, approachable, and tactful.

Desired Licenses, Certificates and Registrations:

Building Service Worker (BSW) Certification

• Current WHMIS certification
• BC Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle

Apply:

We value an inclusive workplace that is reflective of our community, and we strongly encourage applications from members of diverse communities.

Please send your resume, including a cover letter, by Monday January 5, 2026, to:

Email: humanresources@evergreenculturalcentre.ca

Address: 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7Y3

Website: www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca