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City of Port Coquitlam
Facility Services Worker
Job ID J0524-1718
Organization: City of Port Coquitlam
Job Title: 24-079e - Facility Services Worker
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Description:
Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam!
Affectionately known as “PoCo”, we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve.
Employees of this classification perform a variety of tasks related to recreation buildings and facilities. Duties typically including responsibility for ice installation and maintenance operation of related equipment, performing minor maintenance and repair of machines, pumps and filters, performing minor construction, renovation, and maintenance of recreation buildings, ensuring building security and the janitorial and custodial functions for the ice arena, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, public and multi-purpose areas. The duties will vary according to the season and the recreation facility activities and requirements. While some independence of judgement is required, the performance of tasks is generally within established guidelines and more complex or unusual situations are reviewed with the supervisor to determine appropriate action. In addition, the incumbent provides guidance and direction to a small group of subordinates engaged in building maintenance and janitorial duties.
Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- Operates, maintains and performs minor repairs for a variety of ice-making, resurfacing and refrigeration equipment
- Monitors and records the operation of the arena refrigeration plant, checking oil levels and pressures, refrigerant, cooling water and brine temperature and pressure. Reports problems or unusual readings to Supervisor
- Performs a variety of semi-skilled building and equipment repair and maintenance tasks including painting, basic plumbing, replacing arena glass, basic carpentry and other related functions
- Operates equipment in building systems including heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (HVAC), lighting and electrical and plumbing systems and monitor the operation of a variety of pumps and filters and log results; cleans and make minor repairs and adjustments
- Operates, maintains and performs minor repairs for pool filtration system including activities such as the backwash of pool filters
The successful candidate for this position will have:
- High school graduation or recognized equivalent
- Two (2) years full-time equivalent experience in ice making, pool maintenance, building maintenance
- BCRPA Pool Operator Level 1 and 2, or equivalent training recognized by other provincial bodies
- 5th Class Power Engineer’s, Refrigeration Certificate of Competency
- Building Service Worker Certificate (approved minimum 16-hour course)
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia
- Valid Level 1 Occupational First Aid Certificate
Why should you consider working for us?
- An hourly starting wage of $35.58 (2024 rate of pay)
- We take our work seriously but not ourselves
- We have a positive attitude about the work we perform
- We care deeply about our community
- Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact
- We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed
- We are a living wage employer
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online at www.portcoquitlam.ca/cityjobs quoting competition number 24-079e. Posting open until filled.
The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.
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Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma
Job Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Rate: $35.58 Hour
