DEFINITION:

Under the direction of the Maintenance and Utilities Working Foreman, oversees the day-to-day maintenance and mechanical operations of the Parks RecreationCulture Facilities and supports on-going maintenance within other Parks, RecreationCulture Facilities, Parks, Campgrounds, Cemeteries, as well as the construction of capital projects.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

- Assist with the inspection and maintenance of PR&C; buildings' plumbing, ventilation, heating, mechanical and electrical systems;
- Assist with Carpentry work including drywalling, painting, flooring, minor electrical, and door and hardware maintenance, etc.;
- Assist with the inspecting, repair, maintain, and operate a variety of aquatic center equipment such as pumps, valves, chlorinators, heating units, boilers, filters, pipes, meters and motors, as well as the gym facility;
- Assist the management, safety and filling of pool chemical storage containers;
- Assist and conduct chemical testing and adjustments of water temperatures as needed;
- Make ice surface and maintain ice including flooding, operating ice conditioning machines, ice painting, etc.;
- Perform burial procedures and maintenance at the cemetery;
- Perform parks and facilities maintenance including janitorial and minor repairs;
- Perform fire alarm and extinguisher checks on City buildings on a regular basis, and assist with inspection and maintenance of emergency generator systems, as required;
- Operate and maintain tools related to the work;




- Maintain records, as required;
- Other duties, as required;
- Emergency call outs, standby and shift work may be required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

- Secondary school graduation;
- 1-to-2-year trades certification or experience in mechanical, carpentry, plumbing or engineering;
- Refrigeration Safety Awareness certification would be an asset;
- Pool Operator Certification Level 1 and 2, or would be an asset;
- WHIMIS Certification or willingness to obtain;
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification or willingness to obtain;
- Minimum of two years' related experience;
- Ability to operate hand and power tools related to the trade;
- Ability to work independently and to accomplish tasks and assignments;
- Valuable physical condition and able to perform heavy manual labour;
- Ability to deal effectively with co-workers and the public;
- First Aid training;
- Respirator Fit Testing required;
- Good written and oral communication skills;
- Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.

The above statement is a general description of the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

The City of Terrace is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

📌 Maintenance & Utilities Technician I (Terrace)
🏢 City of Terrace
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