Facilities Assistant

The Facilities Assistant performs maintenance of the Seaspan facilities including office maintenance, minor repairs, painting, electrical, landscaping, space planning and office moves. In addition, this role assists with the planning and organization of company and staff events.

**Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at our Pemberton Campus in North Vancouver, B.C.**

**What you'll do**
- Troubleshoots all facilities related concerns such as air conditioning, heat, lighting and plumbing problems. Performs regular facility maintenance work such as landscaping, replacing and fixing lights, painting and carpet/wall touch up etc.
- Conducts daily office troubleshooting such as workstation problems/requests and assisting the IT department with phone and computer cabling requests.
- Performs minor repairs and handyman work (e.g. painting, electrical, plumbing, etc.) as required. For major repairs and maintenance work, assists with sourcing, evaluating and selecting appropriate sub-contractors to perform the work. Also responsible for coordinating and supervising work completed by sub-contractors to ensure quality.
- Handles general office shipping and receiving, delivery organization, mail pick up and drop offs, as well as training room and company gym maintenance duties. When required, assists the Stores with order pick up and delivery organization.
- Handles daily maintenance of gym facility ensuring cleaning supplies are replenished, lights are replaced, washer/dryer and showers are working and conferring with cleaners on what areas need attention for cleaning.
- For internal office moves, this role will work with the responsible Executives to ensure a clear understanding of the move plan and discuss implementation tactics (timing, logistics, resources/equipment required, etc.). This role is responsible for the actual implementation of the move, which includes coordination with the affected parties, determining the best timing for the move, and arranging of all required logistics (e.g. furniture, workstations, materials, etc.)
- Works in collaboration with the Events committee to plan and organize company and staff events (e.g. family picnic, commissioning’s, retirements, charity events, etc.). This involves assisting in the planning of the event, ordering all required equipment, food and entertainment, setting up for the event, as well as cleaning up.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**What you'll bring**
- Completion of Grade 12 education.
- 1-3 years experience as facilities maintenance worker, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and a safe driving record.
- Knowledge of the Marine industry and Seaspan facilities is an asset.
- Broad trades knowledge and skills (electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, etc.).
- Customer service orientation and troubleshooting skills.
- Creative problem solver.
- Effective communication and people skills.
- Flexible, trustworthy and reliable. Abilities to prioritize and multi-task.
- Knowledge of and/or experience operating outdoor landscaping equipment is an asset.

**Why you'll love working here**
- This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
- Free on-site gym.
- We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).