Recreation Maintenance 1 or 2

**Why Work in Sparwood?**

The District of Sparwood is a friendly and welcoming community East Kootenay community of about 4,100 people living in the beautiful Elk Valley. Sparwood is approximately 1.5 hours away from Cranbrook, BC and 2.5 hours away from Calgary, AB - offering easy access to big city amenities while enjoying all that rural living has to offer. For those who enjoy outdoor activities or are captivated by natural beauty, Sparwood will exceed your expectations. Offering you instant access to mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes filled with an array of fish and wildlife. Participate in fishing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, golf, numerous lake activities, hunting, cross-country skiing and world class skiing and snowboarding to your heart’s content.

**Position Summary**

The District of Sparwood has an excellent employment opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join the Community Services team in the role of Recreation Maintenance Level 1 or 2. Reporting to the Recreation Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent works as part of a cooperative team and performs a variety of tasks requiring agility and physical effort related to the operation and maintenance of the Sparwood Leisure Centre including; maintenance of facility building systems, monitoring of area/Pool plant operations, general facility maintenance and custodial services.

**The Core Job Duties Include**:

- Provides custodial services related to the care and maintenance of District facilities, including snow removal
- Monitors and maintains arena physical plant and related systems
- Monitors and maintains pool filtration and heating systems
- Inspects, conducts repairs and maintains outdoor recreation facilities and related outdoor spaces such as; parks, sport fields, turf, trails, ice surfaces, fencing, gardens and playground equipment
- Checks and maintains vehicles and equipment used in the department
- _(4 X 4 shift schedule - 11.5 Hour Shift)_
- Mechanical aptitude to complete repairs to facility systems effectively and efficiently
- Some
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure, independently and as part of a team
- Ability to utilize a computerized building operating system
- Ability to perform labor-intensive work, frequently stand and walk throughout the day and work in inclement weather
- Ability to work with the public in a positive and professional manner

**Qualifications & Certification**:
**Maintenance 1**
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Experience maintaining building and facility mechanical systems
- Basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical and maintenance skills and knowledge
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License

**Maintenance 2**
- (Above Maintenance 1 qualifications + below certifications)
- 3-4 years combination of carpentry and plumbing experience would be considered an asset
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License
- Refrigeration Operator Certification
- Pool Operator Level I
- Arena Ice Maker I or higher
- Building Service Worker Level II
- Park and Sport Field Level I
- Playground Safety Inspection Certificate

**Salary**: This position is a unionized position under CUPE local 2698. The hourly wage rate is **$38.23 (for Recreation Maintenance Level 1) or $40.14 (for Recreation Maintenance Level 2)**as per the current Collective Agreement.
- Manager of Human Resources, District of Sparwood
- Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood BC, V0B 2G0
- Qualified applicants who are offered and accept the position may be required to complete a satisfactory pre-employment background check. This may consist of all or a combination of the following: Canadian criminal record check, an employment verification and/or an education and accreditation verification and a clean drivers’ abstract._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $38.23-$40.14 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person