Facilities Technician

Title: Facilities Technician

Department: Operations

Reports to: Facilities Manager

Interfaces with: Vendors, Students, Staff, and the entire school Community 

Term of contract: Permanent

Location: Onsite, 3000 Commercial Drive, Vancouver BC 

Start date: Immediate

Salary range: $60,000 – $65,000 Annually

Position Rationale and Goal:

The Maintenance Technician performs regular building and property repairs and maintenance, light bus maintenance and event setup and support across all of the school campuses. The successful individual will be an integral part of the facilities team and will help ensure the safety, cleanliness and functionality of buildings, grounds, furniture, equipment, mechanical systems and buses. Our team appreciates diverse professional backgrounds and a commitment to growth. If your experience doesn’t align with every requirement, we still welcome your application.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• General computer skills, knowledge of Google Drive, MS Office
• Ability to solve problems independently
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Exercise good judgment to complete tasks in house or bring in external service providers
• Certification in scissor lift, fall arrest and WHIMIS
• Level 1 First Aid certification
• Able to perform physical work including bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 60lbs
• Experienced with using and maintaining hand and power tools
• A solid understanding of plumbing, electrical and carpentry techniques and methods
• Class 2 unrestricted Driver’s license preferred
• Experience in a role with similar duties and responsibilities
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Able to respond to emergency situations and troubleshoot problems.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Able to be flexible, self-motivated and take initiative

Key Responsibilities

• Timely completion of repair and maintenance assignments throughout the Stratford Hall Campus
• Providing support for event setups and tear downs. Transporting equipment, furniture, and supplies across Campus as needed
• Assist with maintenance, construction, repairs, refinishing, and installation of equipment, fixtures, furniture and surfaces
• Ensuring cleanliness of the facilities, assisting the cleaners as needed
• Maintain and assist with repairs to general plumbing fixtures, heaters, pumps, including drain and toilet blockages
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and checks to HVAC, plumbing, electrical and complete and maintain related records in a maintenance log
• Working with a DDC system
• Basic Electrical repairs and installations: including but not limited to, ballasts/light fixtures/outlets/switches
• Prioritizing safety of staff and students through patrolling buildings and grounds, daily sweeps of neighboring parks, sidewalks and Staff parking stalls
• Report on unsafe and faulty equipment to Facilities Manager
• Power washing and cleaning of hard surfaces, structures and equipment
• Wall repair, painting and graffiti removal
• Assist with traffic control
• Assist with performing fire drills and emergency preparedness
• Performing snow removal, salting and other seasonal landscaping responsibilities
• Coverage for student bus routes and field trips
• Perform light maintenance to buses, including but not limited to: headlight/tail light replacement, fluid levels, filter changes
• Other duties as assigned

Application Process

Interested applicants should apply with a cover letter and resume here. 

We thank all applicants for their interest in Stratford Hall; only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.

We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including applicants from historically underrepresented groups such as BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability and require accommodation in either the recruitment process or on the job, we will work together with you to provide the reasonable workplace accommodation you need.