Maintenance Worker

**Maintenance Worker**
**Westhills YMCA-YWCA (Langford)**

**Position**:Permanent Part-Time
**Placement**:Immediate / Negotiable
**Wage Range**:$31.00 - $33.00 per hour
**Hours**: Minimum 20 hours per week (varies with vacation and similar coverage)

**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 position reports to the Manager of Facility Maintenance (Westhills). This position 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.

These facilities present a challenging and progressive work environment which will provide interesting
and satisfying employment for those who seek to make a positive contribution to a community-based
growth oriented organization. This position will require the ability to work a flexible rotating schedule,
including evenings and weekends. This permanent part-time position is entitled to a YMCA-YWCA
individual membership; 15 days’ vacation (prorated); paid sick days (as per policy); and a cost-shared
benefits package (after completion of the probationary period) which includes:

- Health Care, Drug Plan, Dental, Vision, EAP
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance
- Participation in the Canadian YMCA Retirement Plan - available after 2 years of continuous

service (and having worked a minimum of 700 hours in each of the past 2 consecutive years)

**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
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- 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 tasks
- Takes appropriate action to rectify problems and make recommendations for improvements
- 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 or equivalent education and experience,
- required.- Experience in pool operation an asset; Pool Operator Certificate 1 required (certification must
- be obtained within first 6 months)- Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and
- excellent communication with members including participants, staff and volunteers- 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, fund development and volunteerism
- Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends and on-call
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR C required
- A clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required
- The YMCA-YWCA has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring all staff

and volunteers to be fully vaccinated.**
**To Apply**:Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island

**_Please Note: _**:

- 1. _**Application Deadline: Thursday, May 18th, 2023**._ _

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- 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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