Location: Squamish
Nature of position: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours of Work: 35hrs/wk; Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm with required on call coverage.
Compensation: $27.53/hr
ABOUT SSCS:
Founded in 1978, Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) is a leading social service provider in BC’s Sea to Sky Corridor. We operate within a large geographic area - from Pemberton to Britannia Beach. We offer 41 programs and services that support and enhance the lives of residents through all ages and stages of life. Our programs include early childhood development, childcare, counselling, family support, youth services, community living services and affordable housing. We help create healthy, connected and diverse communities where everyone can grow, develop and lead meaningful lives.
Contribution:
Performs maintenance & repairs related to buildings, grounds, and equipment, in one or more areas such as electrical, plumbing, painting, and grounds-keeping.
Qualifications:
- Grade 10, plus related vocational training such as a building maintenance course.
- Two (2) years recent related experience.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Valid BC Driver’s License.
Job skills and abilities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work as part of a team with a variety of staff, professionals, and other members of the community.
Responsibilities:
- Establishes, monitors, and carries out preventative maintenance procedures and schedules for buildings, equipment, and grounds. Ensures building and equipment meet all safety, security and fire regulations and policies. Makes recommendations for major repairs and purchases to supervisor.
- Performs carpentry, electrical, painting, mechanical, and plumbing maintenance and repairs such as repairing furniture, constructing shelves, installing switches, replacing plugs and other basic appliance repairs, applying paint and other finishes, repairing drywall, disassembling and reassembling equipment, replacing sinks and toilets and applying finishing material such as linoleum.
- Monitors work performed by contractors, prepares estimates of labour and material costs, contacts external contractors and trades people to obtain quotes and arranges for major repairs and maintenance work.
- Collects and removes garbage and recyclable materials and ensures the safe disposal of hazardous waste.
- Cleans external areas such as entranceways, sidewalks, and parking lots using manual and power brooms, rakes, shovels and other equipment to remove dirt, leaves, snow and other refuse. Performs minor gardening and lawn maintenance tasks such as mowing, weeding, pruning, and watering.
- Completes and maintains related records such as maintenance logs and security incident reports.
- Transports equipment, furniture and supplies manually and/or using aides such as dollies and carts. Operates a motor vehicle to pick up and move goods and supplies. Arranges furniture for special events.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements:
- Criminal Record Search.
- Signed Confidentiality form.
- Approved reference check.
- Driver’s Abstract
- Access to a reliable vehicle.
Benefits and Perks:
Healthcare: We offer an extended health program for employees who work 20 hrs/wk or more. The program through Group Health covers MSP premiums, dental, vision, prescription medication, select alternative therapies, life insurance, and long-term disability. We also have an Employee and Family Assistance program. The premiums of the plan are 100% paid by the employer.
Vacation & Leave: Employees accumulate 6% vacation pay on all hours worked in the first and second year of employment. After the first two years of employment, they earn one additional day of vacation per year of service, to a maximum of 35 workdays.
Retirement Pension: When eligible, an employee will be enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution by SSCS.
Other Perks: Casual dress, employee events, on-site parking, paid sick days, and more.
Compensation: As per the BCGEU Collective Agreement, the wage is $27.53 per hour.
Apply today: [email protected]
Pay: $27.53 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
Application question(s):
- Are you currently located in Squamish? If not, have you secured housing in the area?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Facilities maintenance: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle (required)
Work Location: In person
