Facilities Maintenance Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
District of Sechelt
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Competition No. 2025-15
Regular, Full-Time
About Us
Nestled between the Strait of Georgia and the Sechelt Inlet, Sechelt is a charming seaside community of approximately ten thousand people. We are grateful to live, work and play on the traditional and unceded territory of the shíshálh Nation. Known for our beautiful beaches, hiking, biking trails and outdoor recreation, Sechelt embodies the laid-back spirit of the west coast lifestyle. Our community has a vibrant arts and culture scene that attracts visitors and residents to our festivals and events year-round. Just a scenic 40-minute ferry ride away from the Lower Mainland, Sechelt offers the perfect blend of quaint small-town feel with easy accessibility to the draws of the city.
Nature of the Position
Reporting to the Manager of Public Works, the Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep, repair and improvement on all buildings and facilities owned by the District. This includes developing and implementing preventative maintenance schedules, troubleshooting and responding to work order requests, and performing a wide range of minor repairs involving light carpentry, and HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. The technician plays a key role in maintaining a safe, functional, and comfortable environment for facility users, while proactively protecting the District’s assets.
In addition to maintenance responsibilities, the Facility Maintenance Technician supports capital and operational projects by collaborating on facility upgrades and contributes to budget processes by planning, monitoring, and maintaining detailed records of work and expenditures. Additionally, the role includes conducting regular safety inspections, ensuring compliance with District policies, occupational health and safety regulations and other applicable legislation.
This role acts as the contact in emergency situations as they relate to District facility operations, so flexibility is required to respond to after-hours emergency call outs.
Required Competencies
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
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Completion of grade 12 diploma
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Holds a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license with clean abstract
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Must obtain and maintain RCMP Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance
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Minimum of three years’ experience in facilities maintenance and management
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Willingness and ability to respond to after-hours emergency call outs within 30 minutes and flexibility to adjust shift times as operationally required
-
Proficient in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical HVAC and mechanical systems
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Experience in the safe operation of ladders, hand and power tools, mobile equipment and other common construction equipment
-
Intermediate knowledge of general facility maintenance, repair techniques, products, and procedures
-
Exceptional time management and organizational skills
-
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
-
Strong attention to detail
-
Highly motivated and capable of working independently
-
Demonstrates initiative, responsibility, reliability and resourcefulness
-
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, demonstrating professionalism and customer service
-
Ability to lift, hold and carry weights up to 50 lbs. and sufficient strength and agility to perform manual labour
Preferred
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Knowledge of WebCTRL by AutomatedLogic DDC programming software
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Prior experience in municipal government operations
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Experience in evaluating contract documents
-
Experience in the planning and coordination of projects
Working Conditions
This is a regular, full-time unionized role within the BCGEU. Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Flexibility to work overtime for evening or weekend call outs is required. The wage for this role is Grid 10, $37.41 – $41.58 per hour, plus an attractive benefits and pension package. The District supports employment equity in accordance with the Human Rights Code of BC.
Applications
Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at www.sechelt.ca/careers**.**
This competition will close at 4:30pm on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Accommodations
The District of Sechelt is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to notify us. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the BC Human Rights Code.
Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
About District of Sechelt
The District of Sechelt is located on the lower Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver, Sechelt is accessible to the mainland of British Columbia via a 40 minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, and a 25 minute drive from Langdale along Highway 101, now known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. The municipality takes its name from the Coast Salish Shishalh people, who first settled the area thousands of years ago, and means "land between two waters".
The original Village of Sechelt was incorporated on February 15, 1956. Sechelt later expanded its boundaries in 1986 with the inclusion of a number of adjacent unincorporated areas. The District of Sechelt, as it is known today, encompasses some 39.71 km² (15.33 sq mi) at the isthmus of the Sechelt Peninsula, between the southern tip of Sechelt Inlet (Porpoise Bay) and the Strait of Georgia that separates the provincial mainland from Vancouver Island). Sechelt is a seaside community that extends primarily along the coastline of the Sunshine Coast. It is bounded to the west and east by the unincorporated communities of Halfmoon Bay and Roberts Creek, respectively. As of the 2016 Canadian census its population was 10,216.
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
District of Sechelt
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Competition No. 2025-15
Regular, Full-Time
About Us
Nestled between the Strait of Georgia and the Sechelt Inlet, Sechelt is a charming seaside community of approximately ten thousand people. We are grateful to live, work and play on the traditional and unceded territory of the shíshálh Nation. Known for our beautiful beaches, hiking, biking trails and outdoor recreation, Sechelt embodies the laid-back spirit of the west coast lifestyle. Our community has a vibrant arts and culture scene that attracts visitors and residents to our festivals and events year-round. Just a scenic 40-minute ferry ride away from the Lower Mainland, Sechelt offers the perfect blend of quaint small-town feel with easy accessibility to the draws of the city.
Nature of the Position
Reporting to the Manager of Public Works, the Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep, repair and improvement on all buildings and facilities owned by the District. This includes developing and implementing preventative maintenance schedules, troubleshooting and responding to work order requests, and performing a wide range of minor repairs involving light carpentry, and HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. The technician plays a key role in maintaining a safe, functional, and comfortable environment for facility users, while proactively protecting the District’s assets.
In addition to maintenance responsibilities, the Facility Maintenance Technician supports capital and operational projects by collaborating on facility upgrades and contributes to budget processes by planning, monitoring, and maintaining detailed records of work and expenditures. Additionally, the role includes conducting regular safety inspections, ensuring compliance with District policies, occupational health and safety regulations and other applicable legislation.
This role acts as the contact in emergency situations as they relate to District facility operations, so flexibility is required to respond to after-hours emergency call outs.
Required Competencies
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
-
Completion of grade 12 diploma
-
Holds a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license with clean abstract
-
Must obtain and maintain RCMP Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance
-
Minimum of three years’ experience in facilities maintenance and management
-
Willingness and ability to respond to after-hours emergency call outs within 30 minutes and flexibility to adjust shift times as operationally required
-
Proficient in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical HVAC and mechanical systems
-
Experience in the safe operation of ladders, hand and power tools, mobile equipment and other common construction equipment
-
Intermediate knowledge of general facility maintenance, repair techniques, products, and procedures
-
Exceptional time management and organizational skills
-
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
-
Strong attention to detail
-
Highly motivated and capable of working independently
-
Demonstrates initiative, responsibility, reliability and resourcefulness
-
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, demonstrating professionalism and customer service
-
Ability to lift, hold and carry weights up to 50 lbs. and sufficient strength and agility to perform manual labour
Preferred
-
Knowledge of WebCTRL by AutomatedLogic DDC programming software
-
Prior experience in municipal government operations
-
Experience in evaluating contract documents
-
Experience in the planning and coordination of projects
Working Conditions
This is a regular, full-time unionized role within the BCGEU. Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Flexibility to work overtime for evening or weekend call outs is required. The wage for this role is Grid 10, $37.41 – $41.58 per hour, plus an attractive benefits and pension package. The District supports employment equity in accordance with the Human Rights Code of BC.
Applications
Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at www.sechelt.ca/careers**.**
This competition will close at 4:30pm on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Accommodations
The District of Sechelt is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to notify us. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the BC Human Rights Code.
Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
About District of Sechelt
The District of Sechelt is located on the lower Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver, Sechelt is accessible to the mainland of British Columbia via a 40 minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, and a 25 minute drive from Langdale along Highway 101, now known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. The municipality takes its name from the Coast Salish Shishalh people, who first settled the area thousands of years ago, and means "land between two waters".
The original Village of Sechelt was incorporated on February 15, 1956. Sechelt later expanded its boundaries in 1986 with the inclusion of a number of adjacent unincorporated areas. The District of Sechelt, as it is known today, encompasses some 39.71 km² (15.33 sq mi) at the isthmus of the Sechelt Peninsula, between the southern tip of Sechelt Inlet (Porpoise Bay) and the Strait of Georgia that separates the provincial mainland from Vancouver Island). Sechelt is a seaside community that extends primarily along the coastline of the Sunshine Coast. It is bounded to the west and east by the unincorporated communities of Halfmoon Bay and Roberts Creek, respectively. As of the 2016 Canadian census its population was 10,216.