Lead Arena Service Worker

Competition No: 2025-065

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $5,560 – 5,783 – 6,023 – 6,275 – 6,536/month (2024 Rates)

Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘B’ and ‘J’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 10/10/25

Responsibilities

- Work in the Facilities Management – Recreation Facilities unit, performing supervisory, operational, technical and building maintenance work in a multipurpose arena facility.

- Assign, review, supervise and participate in the work of staff engaged in ice making, routine building and equipment maintenance and repair, janitorial and custodial tasks.

- Provide direction and training on work methods and procedures; ensure safety protocols are followed; resolve minor operational or staff problems and provide feedback to staff.

- Ensure effective functioning of refrigeration and ice‑making equipment; inspect pumps, valves, filters, meters, motors and gauges; troubleshoot problems and determine corrective action.

- Carry out maintenance programs involving checking mechanical system components’ operation and making necessary adjustments.

- Assist in developing and implementing preventive maintenance schedules and procedures for all equipment such as ice resurfacers, edgers, HVAC and other related systems; report on and recommend major repair work.

- Perform minor repairs and building maintenance work; conduct safety checks on fire extinguishers, fire alarms and other safety equipment.

- Maintain an inventory of cleaning products, building maintenance materials and equipment hardware.

- Obtain and oversee services of private contractors, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

- Provide information and assistance to the public and facility user groups.

- Perform related work as required.

Qualifications

- Completion of Grade 12 plus technical courses related to the work or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

- Sound knowledge of operating principles and procedures of ice‑making and refrigeration equipment and building maintenance and repair practices.

- Knowledge of heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment and related systems.

- Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems and carpentry applicable to facility maintenance.

- Ability to supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff in icemaking, building maintenance and janitorial tasks.

- Ability to operate, maintain and repair equipment typically used in a multipurpose arena.

- Ability to identify causes of equipment failure and potential problems; assist in developing and executing preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.

- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform tasks under minimal supervision.

- Refrigeration Operator’s Certificate, First Aid Certificate or equivalent, and a valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia are required.

- Police Information Check may be required for this position.

Schedule

40 hours weekly; shifts are scheduled 7 days per week between the hours of 5:30 am and 1:30 am and may change outside these hours based on operational requirements.

The closing date for this competition has been extended until it is filled. New applications are welcome

How to Apply

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

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

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