Temporary Part-Time Building Maintenance Worker
Penticton and District Society for Community Living (PDSCL)

Penticton and District Society for Community Living (PDSCL) is a non-profit organization committed to supporting individuals with diverse abilities in Penticton and surrounding communities. We provide essential services to people with intellectual disabilities, seniors, low-income adults, families, and individuals experiencing homelessness.

PDSCL is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Building Maintenance Worker for a 24-hour per week FLOAT position. This role is designed to cover shifts between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Sunday through Saturday, with participation in an on-call rotation.

As a FLOAT, you will be scheduled to fill in for staff absences such as vacations or sick days, cover vacancies, and provide additional support where needed. Your guaranteed 24 hours per week will be assigned within this availability window.

This is a temporary vacancy ending September 6, 2025, created to support the completion of multiple summer maintenance projects. If you're looking for guaranteed work this summer, this could be the perfect fit for you.

• Guaranteed Hours: 24 hours per week
• Additional Hours: Up to 16 additional hours may be available depending on project demands (not guaranteed).

Position Overview:

The Building Maintenance Worker performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks related to buildings, grounds, and equipment. Duties may include work in one or more areas such as:

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Painting
• Groundskeeping
• General repairs and upkeep

This position also participates in the organization’s on-call rotation.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Grade 10 education, plus related vocational training (e.g., building maintenance course)
• Two (2) years of recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Other Employment Requirements:

• Valid CPR/First Aid Certification
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (working with vulnerable adults and children)
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
• Medical clearance confirming fitness to work
• Working knowledge of production and safety practices
• Knowledge of fire safety protocols and fire equipment

Additional Qualifications and Abilities:

• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound judgment and analytical thinking
• Physical capability to meet job demands
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Honesty and high work standards
• Team-oriented mindset
• Tolerance for occasional high-stress situations
• Willingness to work in varied conditions

If you’re a hands-on, motivated individual who enjoys contributing to community-based work, we encourage you to apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.83-$29.76 per hour

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Penticton, BC V2A 5G8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• This position requires clearance from the Ministry of Justice for a Criminal Record Check for working with Vulnerable Adults and Children. You will be required to provide this for your second stage of Onboarding. Will you be able to obtain your clearance for this position? Y/N
• This position requires a Physician's Declaration of Good Physical and Mental Health for your fitness to work. You will be required to provide this for your second stage of Onboarding. Will you be able to obtain this for this position?Y/N
• This position requires availability for On-Call Maintenance duties. The schedule is established in rotation with other Maintenance Workers, wherein you will be On-Call for a week with additional compensation. This requirement underscores the importance of residing in or near Penticton to ensure prompt response to emergency calls. Kindly confirm your understanding by responding with 'Yes' or 'No.'

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person