Maintenance Worker

The Penticton Indian Band is a First Nations government in the Canadian province of British Columbia, located next to the city of Penticton in the Okanagan Valley. The Penticton Indian Band community members have declared that the Nation is the proper title and rights holders of the whole of the Okanagan territory. As Okanagan people, we have a collective right and responsibility to protect and manage our land, our people, our culture (which includes language) and our spirituality.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Public Works Supervisor, the Maintenance Worker position is a full-time position to upkeep the Penticton Indian Band parks, roads, parking lots and buildings. The Maintenance workers duties involve routine maintenance of parks, playgrounds and playing fields; minor repairs to maintenance equipment not requiring a certified trade; minor building repairs and routine building maintenance; fire suppression work, firewood, and snow removal.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs grounds keeping and building maintenance duties.
• Maintains landscape environments by mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizing, aerating, dethatching, and watering.
• Performs tasks related to painting, carpentry and minor repairs which do not require a certified trade.
• Transport materials, machinery, and equipment to work sites.
• Removes and hauls away dead, damaged, and unwanted trees, shrubs, pruning and grass.
• Provides top dressing and reseeding to lawns and grass areas where required.
• Perform work at heights of up to 30 feet using ladders, scissor lift and/or scaffolding to clean high ledges in halls and gym, changing light bulbs, etc.
• Work with and understand the chemicals utilized and ensure the right product is used.
• Ensure maintenance materials and supplies are stored in a safe and orderly manner.
• Ensure compliance with WHMIS and refer to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) if experiencing an adverse physical reaction or if a chemical is swallowed, splashed in eyes, or accidentally spilled or mixed.

Minimum Academic/Educational Requirements:

• Grade 10

Other Certification, Licenses, Designations and/or Training:

• Building Service Worker Certification
• Ladder Safety Training
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and properly insured vehicle.
• Maintaining WHMIS Certification

Minimum Level of Experience:

• Entry Level

Assets:

• Ability to perform maintenance tasks such as carpentry, and minor building repairs.
• Experience with power tools to support repairs and maintenance to equipment and building repairs.
• Pesticide Applicators license an asset but not required.
• Experience with fencing.
• Good physical condition
• Standard First Aid Certification
• Ability to perform small repair and maintenance work

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to various weather conditions.
• Expected to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, etc.
• Ladder safety a must as some jobs involves climbing to reach upper ledges and light fixtures.
• Physical ability to lift 50-75 lbs.
• Must be capable and willing to work flexible hours when required

All Penticton Indian Band employees are encouraged to learn about the culture, language and customs of the Okanagan people and must be willing to continuously upgrade their skills, knowledge and further their formal education.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $21.08-$26.05 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Penticton, BC (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Penticton, BC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-15