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Facilities Maintenance I - Uncertified (Temporary) Job No: 26065Location: PentictonAbout the City of PentictonPenticton is a vibrant, innovative waterfront city known for its commitment to sustainability, community well-being, and economic opportunity. With a strong focus on good governance, collaboration, and service excellence, the City is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. As one of the most active development regions in British Columbia, Penticton features a diverse mix of large-scale and complex construction projects. Penticton has been recognized as one of Canada?s most livable cities, according to latest rankings by The Globe and Mail, ranked as the eighth most livable medium-sized city in Canada. Nationally, Penticton earned high marks for access to amenities (11th in Canada), #11 for midlife transitions and #11 for retirement, as well as #13 for young professionals. Penticton also placed within the top 20 in the categories of raising kids (#19), contributing to an overall ranking of 35th across Canada. Rooted in agriculture and surrounded by natural beauty, Penticton is known for its orchards, wineries, and craft breweries?making it one of Canada?s top wine destinations. More than 100 years since its incorporation, Penticton continues to grow as a place to live, work, and play.For more information, please visit our website at penticton.ca/ For more information about life in Penticton, please visit visitpenticton.com/About the OpportunityThe City of Penticton is looking for a temporary (3 months) full-time of Facilities Maintenance I - Uncertified, based in Penticton, B.C. Reporting to the Facilities Supervisor, the Facilities Maintenance I (Uncertified) is responsible for typical custodial/janitorial responsibilities, minor building & equipment repairs and maintenance as well as facility rental meeting room set-up and tear-down responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Checks and performs cleaning duties including but not limited to: washrooms, change rooms, corridors, viewing areas and common areas, pool decks, slides, saunas, drains and benches. Empties and replaces garbage and recycling bags. Restock & replenishing sanitary & janitorial supplies as required. Sets up tables, chairs etc. in Community Centre and meeting rooms according to general plans and modifies same as required in accordance with requests from users of facility. Washes and waxes floors as required, vacuums carpets, dusts curtains and drapes etc., as required. Makes minor building repairs replacing light bulbs, unplugging toilets and sinks, installing new nets, repairing torn nets, and assists Building Operators with major facilities maintenance and renovations as well as performing Annual shutdown duties. Cyclical painting of facilities as directed. Requests the replacement of janitorial supplies from the Building Operator using the form provided as required. Shovels snow from outside entrances and spreads salt as required. Removes leaves from outside entrances Performs related work, as required.Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills: Ability to safely perform physical demands related to delivery of the requirements. Necessary knowledge of multi-purpose space & gym set up and changeovers. Necessary knowledge of pool operation & cleaning. The ability to perform minor building and equipment maintenance tasks. The ability to exercise courtesy and diplomacy in exchange of routine information with other city employees and members of the public. Necessary knowledge of janitorial practices, including safe and proper handling of waxes, cleaners and other chemicals used. Knowledge of safe work practices related to equipment tools and work procedures.Required Education, Training & Experience: Completion of Secondary school. Completion of WHMIS. Completion of Pools Operations I & II. Valid B.C. Driver?s Licence Minimum Class 5. Police Information Check (VS) is required.