Sechelt, British ColumbiaGibsons, British Columbia
Quick overview
Operate, service, and complete preventative maintenance of facility equipment and systems within Regional District operated recreation facilities.
Ensure safe operation and maintenance of regulated arena and pool equipment.
Conduct preventive maintenance according to established guidelines, procedures, and schedules.
Resolve day-to-day system maintenance and operation issues related to recreation facility functions.
Perform maintenance and routine repairs on facility equipment (boilers, refrigeration, filtration, fire sprinklers, air conditioning, and related equipment).
Perform machinery repair, carpentry, pipefitting, and construction work.
Provide work guidance and assistance to facilities staff and contractors and support coordination of tasks as requested by the Facility Services Coordinator.
Perform chief engineer duties when required.
Prepare inspection and work reports and maintain records on maintenance and condition of facilities and assets (tools, vehicles, equipment).
Assist with training and onboarding new staff when required.
Ensure compliance with SCRD policies, bylaws, Workers' Compensation Act, and OHS regulations.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable Workers' Compensation Act and OHS Regulations and promote safe work practices.
Perform typical facility operations including plumbing/carpentry/painting/electrical tasks, inspections and work orders, emergency repairs, facility opening/closing/monitoring, and emergency evacuations.
Maintain WHMIS program for the facility (update SDS, order supplies, ensure compliance).
Operate refrigeration/ice equipment and perform pool operations including chemical testing, filter backwashes, water balancing, and equipment repairs.
Repair and maintain program equipment including fitness equipment to manufacturer and safety standards
Requirements summary
Completion of Grade Twelve (12) or equivalent.
Minimum five (5) years of related experience in arena facility operations, electrical, carpentry, building maintenance, aquatic facility operations, or plant operations.
Pool Operator II Certification.
Building Service Worker Level 2.
Refrigeration Operator (RO) Certification.
4th Class Power Engineer Certificate (preferred).
Occupational First Aid Basic (formerly OFA 1) or equivalent.
Completion of post-secondary education in building or facility maintenance preferred (or suitable combination of education and experience).
Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.
Considerable knowledge of methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work.
Ability to perform skilled/manual tasks requiring independent judgment and action (troubleshoot mechanical systems).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to read and understand plans and as-constructed details.
Ability to communicate with courtesy and tact.
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings or weekends as required.
Physically capable of performing operational and maintenance duties
Completion of Grade Twelve (12) or equivalentPost-secondary education in building or facility maintenance preferredA suitable combination of education and experience may also be consideredPlumbingPaintingElectricalCarpentryPipefittingPreventive maintenanceEmergency repairsProblem-solving and communication skillsMachinery repairRefrigeration plant operationSafe operation and maintenance of regulated arena and pool equipmentTroubleshooting mechanical systemsConstruction workWork guidance and assistance to facilities staff and contractors
Job description
here Facility Services Operator II Position Overview The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is currently inviting applications for the position of Facility Services Operator II to operate, service and complete preventative maintenance of facility equipment and systems within Regional District operated recreation facilities.
Further details are included in the job description found at www.scrd.ca/careers.
Compensation and Benefits Immediately upon hire, our comprehensive benefit package is yours!
This means extended health and dental coverage, including paid eyewear and eye exams, orthotics, and up to $1250 annually for chiro, massage, acupuncture, physio, and more.
In addition to three weeks of vacation, we offer 13 paid statutory holidays (after 30 days of employment), as well as paid family responsibility leave, sick leave, short-term and long-term disability leave, group life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, participation in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP), and an Employee Family Assistance Program.
The Facility Services Operator II is a bargaining unit position with a wage rate of $44.78 per hour working 40 hours per week.
Please note appointment is subject to a satisfactory RCMP Police Information Check including vulnerable sector check.
How To Apply
We look forward to hearing from you! Please send a current resume and a cover letter quoting the competition number via email by the closing date and time shown above. In the subject line of the email please include your name and the competition number. The SCRD is committed to equitable access to employment opportunities. We value a diverse workforce to best represent the communities we serve. We thank all applicants in advance for your interest.
Contact
hr@scrd.ca or www.scrd.ca/careers Competition #V2001 Facility Services Operator II (Full-Time, Regular) INTERNAL ONLY Internal
Closing Date: 4:30pm, Tuesday, June 23, 2026
here Page | 1 SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION FACILITY SERVICES OPERATOR II UNION OR EXEMPT: Union DEPARTMENT: Community Services SALARY LEVEL: Grid 1, Band 14 DIVISION: Facility Services LOCATION: Gibsons and Sechelt Facilities REPORTS TO: Facility Services Coordinator APPROVED BY: Manager, Facility Services UPDATED: April 2026 Replaces Facility Services Supervisor Previous Version: December 2023 SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Facility Services Coordinator, the Facility Services Operator II (FSO II) is responsible for the operation, servicing, and preventative maintenance of facility equipment and systems within Regional District operated recreation facilities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 1. Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of regulated arena and pool equipment. 2. Conducts preventive maintenance in accordance with established guidelines, procedures and schedules in all recreation facilities. 3. Develops remedies and strategies to resolve day-to-day system maintenance and operation issues related to recreation facility functions. 4. Carries out maintenance and routine repairs on facility equipment such as boilers, refrigeration, filtration, fire sprinklers and air conditioning and related equipment. 5. Performs machinery repair, carpentry, pipefitting and construction work. 6. Provides work guidance and assistance to facilities staff and contractors and supports coordination of tasks as requested by the Facility Services Coordinator. 7. Performs chief engineer duties when required. 8. Prepares inspection and work reports and records on maintenance and condition of facilities and assets such as tools, vehicles and equipment. 9. Assists with training and onboarding new staff when required. 10. Ensures compliance with SCRD policies, bylaws, and the Workers' Compensation Act and OHS regulations. 11. Maintains up to date knowledge of the Workers Compensation Act and OHS Regulations applicable to the work being performed; complies with and promotes safe work practices and procedures in order to effect a safe and healthy work environment. TYPICAL ACTIVITIES include the following: 1. Performs a variety of maintenance tasks including plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, and related tasks according to schedules to ensure effective recreation facility operations. 2. Inspects facilities for safe public use and initiates work orders to correct deficiencies. 3. Performs emergency repairs as needed. 4. Prepares correspondence, reports and other related material such as monthly and quarterly reports. Page | 2 5. Responds to program/service enquiries from the public to ensure effective quality customer service. 6. Opens, closes, and monitors facilities in accordance with established workplace policies, procedures, and operational requirements. 7. Directs facilities staff and contractors on occasion in the completion of their tasks, monitors progress and assists when necessary. 8. Ensures patrons and staff are evacuated out of the facilities in emergency situations. 9. Installs ice and operates refrigeration plant, ice re-surfacer and edger to maintain ice surface in accordance with established procedures. 10. Maintains WHMIS program for facility including updating SDS, ordering supplies and ensuring compliance 11. Fills pools, obtains chemical levels (via manual testing and electronic gauges) and performs filter backwashes, balances water, cleans strainers, repairs pumps, motors and various equipment. 12. Repairs and maintains program equipment including fitness equipment to established manufacturer and safety standards. FORMAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Benefits
Employee Family Assistance Program
Participation in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
Sick leave
Three weeks of vacation
Group life insurance
Extended health and dental coverage
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Orthotics
Paid eyewear and eye exams
Up to $1250 annually for chiro, massage, acupuncture, physio, and more
13 paid statutory holidays (after 30 days of employment)
Paid family responsibility leave
Short-term and long-term disability leave
Inspection and work report preparation
Compliance with SCRD policies, bylaws, Workers' Compensation Act, and OHS regulations
Knowledge of Workers' Compensation Act and OHS Regulations
Safe work practices and procedures
Customer service (responding to public enquiries)
Facility opening/closing and monitoring
Emergency evacuation procedures
Ice resurfacer and edger operation
WHMIS program maintenance (updating SDS, ordering supplies, ensuring compliance)
Pool operations (chemical levels, filter backwashes, water balancing, cleaning strainers, repairing pumps/motors/equipment)
Fitness equipment repair and maintenance to manufacturer and safety standards
Reading and understanding plans and as-constructed details
Courtesy and tact when communicating
Ability to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends as required)
Physically capable of operational and maintenance duties
Completion of Grade Twelve (12) or equivalent.
Minimum five (5) years of related experience in arena facility operations, electrical, carpentry, building maintenance, aquatic facility operations, or plant operations.
Pool Operator II Certification.
Building Service Worker Level 2
Refrigeration Operator (RO) Certification.
4th Class Power Engineer Certificate (preferred).
Occupational First Aid Basic (Formally OFA 1) or equivalent
Completion of post-secondary education, from a recognized post-secondary institution, in building or facility maintenance preferred.
A suitable combination of education and experience may also be considered.
Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license. OTHER SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Considerable knowledge of the methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work.
Ability to perform a variety of skilled and manual tasks requiring the use of independent judgment and action (trouble shoots mechanical systems to determine cause of problems).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to read and understand plans and as-constructed details of equipment, machinery and utilities.
Ability to communicate with courtesy and tact when explaining or exchanging information.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends as required.
Physically capable of performing operational and maintenance duties associated with the role.
