Join our enthusiastic City of New Westminster Arenas team where you will perform operational, building maintenance and janitorial work. Your duties will include performing janitorial duties on a daily basis; operating refrigeration, ice-making and resurfacing equipment; performing general repairs and limited construction and renovation projects; and providing assistance to individuals and a variety of groups in the facilities and park areas. In addition, you will also give guidance, training and instruction to part-time staff, perform other related work and assume prescribed security responsibilities.
If you have some of the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you:
- You have completed Grade 12, preferably supplemented by technical training related to the work, plus sound experience in ice-making and building maintenance work.
- You have a valid Refrigeration Safety Awareness certificate or higher as recognized by Technical Safety BC.
- A valid Refrigeration Operator certificate as recognized by Technical Safety BC is preferred.
- You have the physical stamina and agility required to perform heavy lifting tasks.
- You have sound knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in ice-making, refrigeration operations, building maintenance and janitorial work.
- You have the ability to operate ice-making, refrigeration, resurfacing and skate sharpening equipment.
- You have experience in the use of light construction and maintenance equipment related to work.
- You are skilled in performing routine building and equipment repair work, including minor maintenance tasks such as plumbing, minor carpentry and painting
- You have experience in performing routine janitorial duties on a daily basis
- You can perform work with minimal direction and supervision.
- You have the ability to perform prescribed security related responsibilities.
- You have the ability to deal with the public courteously and effectively and to give guidance and instruction to other staff, and to employ exceptional customer service skills at work.
- You have the skill in the use and care of a variety of tools and equipment used in the work.
- You possess and maintain a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s license with clean driving record.
- You hold a valid Occupational First Aid Level 1 and CPR certificate.
- You will be required to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.
- You will be required to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, graveyards and holidays as required to support operational needs.