Maintenance Assistant

Position Title: Maintenance Assistant

Location: Langara Family YMCA (282 W 49th Ave, Vancouver)

Terms: Permanent Full-Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Shift: Shifts vary but will include weekdays, evenings and weekends

Salary: $42,000-$45,500 per year plus full benefits package

Start Date: As soon as possible

Reports To: Manager, Building Operations

Nature & Scope

The Maintenance Assistant ensures facilities, equipment, and systems are safe, clean, and functioning properly through routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs. They work closely with contractors, suppliers, and staff to uphold high building standards, extend asset life, and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:

• Perform Routine Maintenance: Conduct regular inspections and carry out scheduled preventive maintenance on building systems (e.g., electrical, plumbing, HVAC, lighting)
• Respond to Repair Requests: Address maintenance and repair issues promptly to minimize disruptions to operations or occupant comfort
• Maintain Equipment and Tools: Ensure all maintenance tools and equipment are in good working condition and used safely and properly
• Ensure Health & Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and building codes; report hazards or violations and take corrective action as needed
• Maintain Records and Documentation: Keep accurate records of repairs, maintenance schedules, and inspections
• Assist with Facility Upkeep: Perform general upkeep tasks such as painting, basic carpentry, changing light fixtures, and replacing filters

Qualifications-you bring:

• Trade certification or 3-5 years of building maintenance experience
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C (valid within 3 years)
• Knowledge on how to use excel and Microsoft word
• Current satisfactory Criminal Record Check and provide 3 professional references

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at

Application Process-ready to make a difference?

We invite you to apply today and find your WHY

Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre)

Application Deadline: October 30, 2025

You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.

• If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.
• If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.

Thank you for your interest and application.