Building Maintenance Worker, Auxiliary

26-11 Building Maintenance Worker, Auxiliary

Located on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, the Township of Esquimalt acknowledges its neighbouring First Nations and is committed to building strong and enduring relationships with the Kosapsum and Songhees First Nations.

The Township of Esquimalt, with a population of over 17,000 is recognized as a vibrant, distinct, resilient, and diverse community for people to discover, feel welcome and belong. The Township is home to Canada’s Pacific Navy and boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as modern recreational facilities.

The Archie Browning Sports Centre is a multi-use facility, which includes an ice arena, a six-sheet curling rink, lounge areas, and the Township of Esquimalt Parks and Recreation Administrative Office.

The Esquimalt Recreation Centre is a multi-purpose wellness and community recreation facility. Features of the Recreation Centre include: 4500 + square foot Wellness Centre, featuring state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, gymnasium, aquatic centre with six-lane 25 metre lap pool, warm “lifestyle pool” and tot pool with spray features, wheelchair accessible hot-tub, steam room, and sauna. In addition, to recreation activities and programs, there are hundreds of year-round community programs to choose from.

The Township of Esquimalt is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become.

The Recreation Department is seeking a motivated individual to fill an auxiliary Building Maintenance Worker position. Reporting to the Facilities Supervisor, the ideal candidate will perform routine servicing and maintenance of refrigeration equipment; monitor and make necessary adjustments to brine level, flow and temperature; clean and disinfect change rooms, washrooms, activity rooms, lockers and hallways; set up rooms for functions; unload and move shipments of materials and supplies;

prepare and handle various cleaning materials; undertake facility repairs; make and maintain ice using various equipment and machinery; maintain garbage disposal and re-cycling programs; maintain a high-level of cleanliness of various public rooms, offices, and equipment.

The ideal candidate will have

• High school graduation
• Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License
• Clean Driver’s Abstract
• Clear Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector
• 2 years related experience

Salary: $39.77 hourly which includes 14% in lieu of benefits (2024 rates)

Prior to applying, please review the attached job description above, which provides a detailed outline of key duties and required qualifications, skills, and abilities.

Please submit your resume and covering letter quoting competition no. 26-11 to: . This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.