Lead Hand

Position Information

Position Number

S00533

Position Title

Lead Hand - Facilities Services Assistant

Division/Portfolio

Facilities Management

Department/Program

Buildings

Location

Kelowna

Other Flexible Work Options

Your Opportunity

Under the direction of the Manager, Buildings and Property Services, supervises and assigns work orders, repair services to buildings, student residence, furniture, equipment, and grounds including carpentry, painting, plumbing, irrigation, sanitation needs and other related duties. This position is also responsible for the testing of emergency showers and eyewash/deluge stations to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements

Functions and Duties

1. Prioritizes, assigns and supervises work to be performed by staff maintenance technicians and
   
   monitors completion of tasks. Ensure work is completed in a safe and efficient manner. Follows
   
   guidelines from WSBC regulations, building code and Okanagan Health and Safety policies.
   
   Recommends additional personnel training where required.
2. Creates, modifies preventative maintenance schedules.
3. Maintains and repairs buildings, student residences, interior and exterior surfaces and
   
   components. Repairs doors and Locks.
4. Installs, maintains and makes minor repairs to furnishings and equipment.
5. Maintains and repairs grounds facility, parking lots, signs, etc.
6. Maintains and repairs buildings, student residences, interior and exterior surfaces, and
   
   components.
7. Install repair and maintain plumbing systems including water lines, hydration stations, drains,
   
   etc.
8. Maintain materials inventory and order supplies as needed.
9. Coordinates and manages all purchases of equipment and consumable supplies for the Building
   
   & Property Management team
10. Provide training and mentorship to junior staff.
11. Repairs, adjusts and maintains irrigation systems including start up, repairs and blow out at end
    
    of year.
12. Responsible for documenting, testing and repairing the emergency showers and eyewash
    
    stations at all campuses and leased locations.
13. Paints classrooms, hallways, offices, washrooms etc. (including prepping areas for painting, tape,
    
    mud, drywall etc.)
14. Works with Custodians to assemble and install furniture and equipment, including relocation or
    
    rearranging as necessary; completes minor maintenance related to grounds, signs, snow removal
    
    of steps, walkways, etc.
15. Make recommendations on maintenance requirements.
16. Carries out removal of snow from college grounds.
17. Performs other related duties.

Education and Experience

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent plus trades training to Plumbing/Pipe Fitter Journeyman status. Valid Class 5 driver's license required. 4-6 years of progressive experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong problem solving skills
• Works well independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel to other campus locations
• Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 60 pounds
• Ability to work on ladders, platform lifts, in confined spaces, and in awkward positions

Preferred Qualifications

Desired Start Date

01/26/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Schedule

Monday to Friday; 8:00AM – 4:00PM

• Shifts may vary based on operational need.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

$61,753 - $70,561

Appointment Type

Support - Regular Full-time

Special Instructions to Applicants

Shortlisted internal candidates must notify the current Support Staff Bargaining Chairperson and People Services if they want a Union Observer during interviews and final selection of candidates.

Employee Group

Support

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

C003291

Number of Vacancies

1

Posting Open Date

12/05/2025

Posting Closing Date

01/11/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Inclusion Statement

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,