Facilities Operations Technician (2026-33)

City of Mission•Mission, BC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Mission is seeking a Facilities Operations Technician to join their Facilities team. This role involves performing a variety of skilled maintenance and operational tasks at facilities managed by the Parks, Recreation & Culture department, including the ice arena, pool, and related public service, administrative, and multi-purpose areas. Duties will fluctuate based on seasonal demands and facility operations, encompassing ice installation and maintenance, pool maintenance and operation, janitorial and custodial services, and general building and equipment upkeep. The technician will operate, maintain, and repair ice-making, resurfacing, and refrigeration equipment, as well as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and filtration systems. Responsibilities include monitoring and recording the operation of the arena refrigeration plant, adhering to all emergency procedures, performing building repairs, cleaning and disinfecting public areas, setting up rooms for events, maintaining facility security, responding to alarms and emergencies, conducting grounds maintenance (including snow and ice removal), and assisting facility users and community groups. The position also involves training and assessing new staff, contributing to policy development, maintaining records, and providing excellent customer service. A strong understanding of ice-making, facility maintenance, pool systems, refrigeration, janitorial practices, building trades, and safety regulations is expected, along with excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills for independent work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Refrigeration Operator Certification (or acceptable equivalent Power Engineer Certification)
Building Service Worker Certificate
Pool Operator Level 1 and 2 Certificates
Basic First Aid
Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
Minimum of two years of experience in ice making and facility operations and maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
Recognized Building Service Worker course
Power Engineer course
Pool Operator certification

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and perform repairs on ice-making, resurfacing, and refrigeration equipment.
Operate, maintain, and perform repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and filtration systems.
Monitor and record the operation of the arena refrigeration plant and be fully conversant with all emergency procedures.
Perform building repairs.
Clean and disinfect public areas.
Set up rooms for meetings and rentals.
Maintain facility security.
Respond to alarms and emergencies.
Complete grounds maintenance including snow and ice removal.
Assist facility users and community groups.
Participate in the training and assessment of new staff.
Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Maintain records and reports.
Provide excellent customer service to staff, external agencies, user groups, and the public.
Perform ice installation and maintenance.
Perform pool maintenance and operation.
Perform janitorial and custodial services.
Perform building and equipment maintenance.