Skilled Facilities Worker; Short-Term

Zajac Ranch – Job Description, Skilled Facilities Worker (Short-Term)

Organization Overview

The Mel Jr. & Marty Zajac Foundation is a not-for-profit organization based in Vancouver, BC, dedicated to supporting children, seniors, and individuals with special needs through innovative community projects that foster lifelong skills, independence, and connection.

Our current major focus is Zajac Ranch, a fully accessible camp in Mission, BC, for children and young adults with complex medical conditions and disabilities. Located on over 41 acres of beautiful, forested land on the shores of Stave Lake, Zajac Ranch provides life-changing summer camp experiences and welcomes school groups, community groups, and private rentals during the off-season. Revenue generated from rentals helps support our medical summer camp programs.

Location:

Zajac Ranch, Mission, BC

Reports To:

Director, Facilities

Employment Type:

Full-time, temporary (3-month term)

Compensation: $25 - $32/hr, commensurate with experience

Zajac Ranch is seeking a hands‑on and reliable Skilled Facilities Worker to join our Facilities team for a three-month, full-time short-term position. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, varied work and takes pride in keeping buildings, grounds, and shared spaces safe, functional, and welcoming.

The successful candidate may bring experience in general maintenance, carpentry, basic plumbing, repairs, painting, groundskeeping, handyman work, or any other skilled trades. We understand that candidates may not have experience in every area listed below. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to contribute where their skills are best suited.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful camp environment where your work directly supports children and young adults with medical conditions and disabilities.

This is a three-month, full-time temporary position intended to support current site‑operations needs. At the end of the initial term, there may be an opportunity for extension based on ongoing site‑operations requirements. Any extension would be subject to organizational need and mutual agreement and is not guaranteed.

Responsibilities may include a combination of the following, depending on experience, skill set, and operational needs:

• Support the repair, upkeep, and maintenance of Ranch buildings and facilities
• Complete general handyman tasks, repairs, and preventative maintenance
• Assist with carpentry projects, including basic construction, repairs, and finishing work
• Assist with basic plumbing maintenance and repairs, including minor leaks, faucet and fixture repairs, toilet repairs, drain clearing, and other routine plumbing‑related tasks
• Monitor plumbing systems, water fixtures, washrooms, kitchens, and utility areas to help ensure they remain safe, functional, and in good working order
• Identify and report larger plumbing concerns or issues requiring a licensed plumber or external contractor
• Perform painting, patching, servicing, and general building upkeep
• Support groundskeeping and yard maintenance, including lawn care, gardening, pruning, weeding, watering, and moving plants
• Assist with pressure washing, seasonal clean‑up, and outdoor maintenance
• Chop and stack wood as needed
• Help ensure facilities are clean, safe, functional, and ready for campers, staff, guests, and rental groups
• Follow maintenance checklists, procedures, and work plans
• Identify and report maintenance concerns, hazards, or repair needs in a timely manner
• Work both independently and as part of the broader Ranch team

We welcome candidates with a variety of practical skills and backgrounds. Ideal…