Building Operations

Position Title: Building Operations Staff

Location: Bob Chan-Kent Family YMCA (45844 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack BC)

Terms: Temporary Full-Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Shift: Shifts vary but may include Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm

Salary: $48,800-$49,995 per year

Start Date: As soon as possible

End Date: 6-month term from start date

Reports To: Manager, Facilities

• Free YMCA Gym Membership and/or Y@Home
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

* Some benefits may vary based on region and employment terms

The Building Operations Staff member is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all facilities, equipment, and building systems through routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections. This role works closely with contractors, suppliers, and internal staff to maintain high standards of cleanliness, functionality, and safety on a daily basis. By following established maintenance schedules, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements, the position supports the longevity of assets and ensures compliance with health, safety, and building regulations.

This is a hands-on position.

• Perform regular inspections of building systems and complete scheduled preventive maintenance for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, and related infrastructure.
• Respond promptly to maintenance and repair requests to minimize operational disruptions and ensure occupant comfort.
• Troubleshoot and carry out repairs efficiently, escalating issues when specialized support or contractors are required.
• Maintain all maintenance tools and equipment in safe, working condition, ensuring proper use and storage at all times.
• Follow all health, safety, and building code requirements, reporting hazards or violations and taking corrective action as needed.
• Complete general facility upkeep tasks such as painting, basic carpentry, changing light fixtures, and replacing filters.
• Keep accurate records of inspections, repairs, maintenance activities, and schedules.
• Support emergency and after-hours maintenance needs, including on-call response when required.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of first aid and emergency procedures.
• Demonstrate an understanding of building facility safety in accordance with all safety regulations.

• Pool Operators certification and experience
• Trade certification or 3+ years of building maintenance experience
• Current satisfactory Criminal Record Check and provide 3 professional references
• WHMIS Training
• Mechanical experience in Facility Management Applications
• Basic HV/AC knowledge
• Basic plumbing knowledge
• Mechanical inclination

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB).By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process.

Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.