Facility Maintenance Technician

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

Location

Vancouver (Richmond)

Employment type

Full Time Permanent

Department

Property & Facility Management

Deadline

What you'll need to have

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in multi-unit facilities management, ideally in a high-volume retail environment.

• Degree or certification in Facilities Management or equivalent (asset).

• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with facility systems: electrical, lighting, mechanical, HVAC, structural, building automation, and energy management.
• Experience in sustainability and environmental practices within FM.
• Familiarity with CAFM systems (asset).
• Comfortable using basic maintenance tools (e.g., grinders, drills).
• Solid understanding of hard FM services (technical maintenance, IT, food equipment) and soft FM services (cleaning, pest control, landscaping, waste management).
• Knowledge of local legislation, FM service scope, and delivery model.
• Awareness of how sustainability connects to FM (energy, water, waste, emissions, chemicals).

What you'll be doing day to day

• Coordinate FM tasks with internal teams and external service providers.

• Monitor and ensure quality of FM services delivered by suppliers.

• Perform FM checks, audits, and certifications to maintain compliance.
• Use FM tools (e.g., CAFM) and ensure IWAY compliance.
• Manage permits, licenses, and certificates to meet legal and IKEA standards.
• Work with third parties to ensure property compliance with local regulations.
• Manage FM services throughout property lifecycle—safety, compliance, maintenance, and improvements to create a safe, functional environment for co-workers and customers.

Together as a team

Without us our many co-workers and customers wouldn't have an IKEA to go to. We make sure to secure, build and maintain our physical locations - from stores to offices to factories – to meet the needs of the many people. Together we lead the way in delivering safe, compliant, sustainable, and innovative solutions for every property. And we feel a great sense of pride in seeing everything working smoothly

WHY YOU WILL LOVE US

Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That's why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co-worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co-workers including:

• Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days)
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
• RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
• Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available)
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)

P.S. In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as Unit Facility Management Specialist

Please note: There is no public transportation on weekends to and from our warehouse location. Public transit options are limited during weekdays as well.

This position is located at the IKEA CDC Richmond Warehouse (7031 York Rd, Richmond, BC V6W 0B6), not at the IKEA Richmond Store. The two locations are approximately 10 kilometers apart.

The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 49120 CAD to 70000 CAD and will be based on relevant work experience.