Facility Technician

**POSITION** **Facility Technician**

**POSTING # POSTING TYPE POSITION TYPE HOURS OF WORK**
23-04 Internal & External** **Casual on an “as needed” basis**
**DEPARTMENT** **Recreation and Culture, Western Financial Place**

**HOURLY RATE **$32.14 per hour, Schedule “B” Outside Employees

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The Facility Technician is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all equipment in Western Financial
Place and other related facilities, ensuring all equipment is operating within defined parameters and performing
other related duties as required

**ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS**
**EDUCATION**
- Grade 12 Diploma or GED

**LICENSES / CERTIFICATES**
- BC or Interprovincial certification as a Refrigeration Operator or Ice Facility Operator
- Pool Operator Certificate - Level 1 and 2.
- Current First Aid certification and other related training certification as required by the facility

**EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum of three (3) years of broad-based experience in more than one of the following trades:
carpentry, electrical, plumbing, plastering, painting, HVAC.
**SPECIFIC SKILLS**
- Thorough knowledge of company, local, provincial and/or federal regulations, policies/practices, code

and legislation regarding occupational health, safety and environment.
- Ability to select the appropriate tools and equipment required to perform all required maintenance

tasks.
- Possess skills in the following areas: curling ice, arena ice, swimming pool, and HVAC systems.
- Knowledgeable in company quality acceptance standards and practices.
- Ability to record and maintain required information on appropriate forms.
- Strong customer focus with well-developed customer service skills.
- Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem solving skills.

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- Ability to organize multiple priorities and to set and meet personal goals and deadlines
- Confidence and ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work in a team environment.

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Criminal Record Check

**CLOSING DATE Open Until Filled**

Interested applicants are requested to submit a covering letter and resume to:
**Human Resources**
**City of Cranbrook**
**40 - 10th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2M8**
- for an interview will be contacted.**_This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between the City of Cranbrook and C.U.P.E. _**
**_Local 2090 - Cranbrook Inside/Outside Workers.
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**The City of Cranbrook**
The City of Cranbrook is in the southeast corner of British Columbia amongst the majestic Rockies and Purcell mountains,
near Alberta and the Canada/USA border. With a population of approximately 20,000, Cranbrook is the largest community
in the East Kootenay. Known as the “Basecamp of the Kootenays”, Cranbrook provides an inviting lifestyle in a beautiful
setting that has made our City a welcoming and growing place in which to live, work and play.

**Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion**
This Policy provides the foundation for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) at the City of Cranbrook to ensure a safe,
respectful, and inclusive community and workplace. The City of Cranbrook will work towards becoming a community that
supports and fosters a diversity of perspectives and provides equal opportunities for its residents. The aim is for the City to
provide programs and services that meet the diverse needs of the community. The City of Cranbrook is equally committed
to an inclusive workplace that welcomes, respects, and values a diverse workforce that reflects the qualities and
differences of the broader population it serves. Policy No. 50-15

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