Qualifications

If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you:

• Grade 12 graduation supplemented by technical courses such as Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Power Engineering, Construction, or related courses at a vocational institute, plus some related experience in building maintenance operation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of the materials, practices, tools and equipment used in building support services, maintenance and repair work.
• Sound knowledge of the functions and operations of computerized heating and ventilation equipment and support systems in Municipal buildings.
• Working knowledge of the functions and operations of plumbing equipment and services and the ability to identify potential problems and to operate and make semi-skilled repairs to heating and ventilating equipment and related systems.
• Experience conducting building inspections related to safety hazards, maintenance concerns and defective equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records related to the work.
• Skill in the use and care of tools related to the work.
• Ability to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check (PIC).
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Description/Duties

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be involved in maintenance and semi-skilled technical work to ensure the effective operation and minor maintenance of heating and ventilation equipment and related systems in various Municipal buildings. You will perform a variety of building maintenance, repair and service duties.  The work includes carpentry, plumbing, and painting tasks.  In addition, you will undertake limited construction and renovation projects according to prepared specifications and as directed. You will exercise considerable independent judgement and action in day-to-day activities, however, major maintenance, repairs or expenditures are referred to a supervisor who reviews work performance in terms of ensuring desired objectives and established standards.