Maintenance Worker

**Maintenance Worker (Weekends, plus Vacation and other coverage)**
**Westhills YMCA-YWCA (Langford)**

**Vacancies**:1
**Position**:Casual
**Placement**:As Soon as Possible***
**Wage Range**:$25.50 - $29.50 per hour
**Hours**: Variable (14 to 35 hours per week)

**Situation**:
The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is a dynamic charitable organization whose mission is to enhance
individual and community potential through participation, learning and leadership. This Facility
Maintenance staff provides services at the Westhills YMCA-YWCA facility, which includes a lap pool, lazy
river, warm water therapy pools, waterslides, health and fitness facilities and equipment, multi-purpose
rooms, and a childcare centre.

**Nature and Scope**:
The Casual Maintenance Worker role covers Saturday and Sunday opening shifts, as well as coverage for
staff on vacation leave, holiday and other absences. The successful applicant must be flexible in work
days and hours. Reporting to the Manager of Facility Maintenance (Westshore), the successful applicant
will work in a “hands-on” capacity to ensure the buildings, systems, and equipment are in excellent
condition in keeping with Association and YMCA Canada standards. This includes adhering to planned
maintenance schedules for equipment and the facility, addressing any concerns that arise, undertaking
emergency repairs, and assisting in related projects as assigned. Excellent customer service is an
important aspect of the role, as this position will have direct contact with the public.

To ensure effective operational support, the successful applicant will be required to work shifts that
assist in covering the facility hours of operation, and must be able to work a flexible schedule, including
evenings, weekends and holidays.

**Responsibilities**:

- Utilizes Automated Building System and related software systems for maximum efficiency of the

facility
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- Undertakes preventative and prescribed maintenance and repairs to building systems and

equipment as directed by supervisor
- Ensures the safe and continual operation of the pools, whirlpool, sauna and steam room;
including related equipment, chemicals and cleanliness as required by relevant legislation and
Association standards
- Responds to work orders including maintenance and repair of cardio and strength equipment,

plumbing, mechanical, carpentry and minor electrical repairs, fire safety and emergency
equipment, and similar
- Takes appropriate action to rectify problems and make recommendations for improvements

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- Follow all policies and procedures that ensure the safe, practical and efficient operation of the
- department- Reports any and all maintenance issues to the Manager of Facilities Maintenance
- Liaise with and direct any outside service providers or contractors (as assigned by supervisor)
- Responds to all emergencies in the facility and ensures the safety of all members, property and

self by following established Health & Safety practices and procedures and adheres to all
Association policies and national YMCA cleaning and maintenance standards
- Performs other related duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Related building or mechanical trade certificate required, or equivalent education and
- experience- Experience in pool operation an asset; Pool Operator Certificate 1 required (certification must
- be obtained within the first 6 months)- Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and

excellent communication with participants, staff and volunteers; good written communication
skills
- WHMIS training (any additional safety training is an asset)
- proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office Suite required- Commitment to the Mission of the Y, its diversity, and volunteerism
- Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends and on-call
- A Police/RCMP Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR C is required
- The YMCA-YWCA has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring all staff

and volunteers to be fully vaccinated.

**To Apply**:Submit a cover letter and resume to the address below. Applications must specify the days
and hours of availability:
Human Resources
YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island

**_Please Note: _**
- 2. Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position. _

**_The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is an equal opportunity employer._***

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