Parks & Recreation Maintenance Worker

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• A Building Service Worker certificate is preferred.
• 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 must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of ice-making, refrigeration, building maintenance and janitorial methods, materials and equipment.
• Experience operating ice maintenance equipment, including an ice resurfacer and ice edger.
• Experience with custodial duties, including cleaning dressing rooms, showers and washrooms, and operating an auto scrubber.
• Physical ability to perform heavy lifting and other physically demanding tasks.
• Experience using light construction and maintenance equipment and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to complete routine building and equipment repairs, including minor plumbing, carpentry, painting and general maintenance.
• Ability to carry out security responsibilities and provide guidance and direction to other staff.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to deal with the public in a courteous and helpful manner.

*You will be required to work a flexible non-standard work schedule, including late evenings and weekends, and possible graveyard shift if required to support operational needs.