Utility Maintenance Worker ; Pools

Requisition

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is accepting applications from qualified individuals to be added to a pool of Utility Maintenance Worker I’s (UMW I) to join our auxiliary team. This role will provide qualified candidates an opportunity to work in and across a diverse portfolio of facilities and spaces in the City, including several 2010 Olympic venues.

Qualified candidates will be assessed on the basis of their skills, knowledge and abilities, and may be selected for an interview should they meet the qualifications and requirements of the position and a vacant opportunity exists.

Responsible for maintaining building standards and monitoring building security and safety, the UMW I is responsible for a variety of functions related to the operation and service of swimming pools, pool chemical controllers, pumps, filtration and related equipment, in addition to performing routine to skilled maintenance, repair and cleaning of the City’s pools and community/recreation facilities.

The successful candidates must be prepared to work in various park and recreation locations within the organization. Candidates must have availability to meet a variety of shift requirements including: morning, day, afternoon, night and weekends.

Applicants must attach a copy of the required certifications to their application.

• Completion of a recognized certification program in Building Service Work and some related experience
• Pool Operator Level I and II

• Working knowledge of water filtration equipment and disinfection systems.
• Working knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment used in janitorial and building maintenance work.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the general public and users of the facilities to ensure observance of the rules and regulations.
• Ability to observe equipment in operation and report on any malfunctions.
• Ability to operate ice resurfacing and water filtration equipment and any other tools or equipment associated with the work.
• Good health and strength sufficient to perform a variety of manual tasks in janitorial and building maintenance work.
• Above average manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.

Board of Parks and Recreation

CUPE 15 Parks

Auxiliary/Casual

Ongoing

Pay GradeGR-014: $29.95to $35.09per hour

Open until filled

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2

SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more aboutour commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). More about unceded traditional territories.