Operations Technician | Part-Time | Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

Operations Technician – Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will support and operate events of all sizes for the local and regional market at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. The role also includes building maintenance, janitorial services, and on‑site customer service.

Hourly rate: $18.25 – $20.00 CAD. Benefits for Part‑Time roles include pension matching.

Position will remain open until June 19, 2026.

The Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, located at 273 Power Street in Penticton, BC, offers over 60,000 square feet of event floor space and hosts approximately 200 events annually, including corporate, consumer, and live events.

• Work from general instructions and specifications.
• Read and interpret paperwork regarding room set‑ups.
• Set rooms according to the requested layouts.
• Set‑up and tear down a variety of equipment, including chairs, tables, staging, risers, trash cans, dance floors, coat racks, table skirting, carpet, pipe & drape, plywood, field covers, tarps.
• Sweep, mop, scrub & wax floors; wash walls, windows, stainless steel, countertops, and woodwork.
• Clean and maintain restrooms to the highest quality of service while replenishing supplies.
• Remove stains, clean, and extract carpet.
• Ensure specific areas of the facility are hygienic, orderly, and ready for public use.
• Dust, polish, arrange, and move furniture and equipment.
• Remove rubbish and waste.
• Use hand tools or small powered equipment applicable to the work being performed.
• Provide direction to and oversee assignments to full‑time and on‑call workforce.
• Perform facility maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Report defective equipment, facility damage, areas requiring cleaning, and incorrect or improper set‑ups to supervisors in a timely manner.

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to work various days and hours, including early/late hours, long days, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Possession or ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogen, AED, and Forklift Certification.
• Work from general instructions and specifications, with minimal supervision.
• Perform general labor related tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to operate a wide variety of equipment, including pick‑up trucks with attached power washer, forklifts, floor industrial scrubbers, and other vehicles as required.
• Maintain a calm demeanor while providing corrective feedback to team members during stressful and/or time‑sensitive situations.
• Work effectively in a service‑oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Ability to work various workdays and hours to meet business needs including early/late hours, long days, weekends, and holidays.