Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: 5
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: Varies
SALARY: $29.25 to $34.23 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits and vacation

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 85,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

We are looking for auxiliary Pool Service Workers to join our dynamic team at the təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre, a state-of-the-art facility designed for flexibility, accessibility, and sustainability.

This is combined operational, technical and building maintenance work performed on an assigned shift in an aquatic facility. You will perform a variety of routine maintenance, inspectional and security duties relating to swimming pools and aquatic buildings and equipment. In addition, you carry out pool filtration and vacuuming duties as required. Duties include: janitorial and custodial duties, ensuring that the weight area, washrooms, changing rooms, lobby and pools are maintained at an established level of cleanliness and sanitation at all times; maintaining a routine inspection and maintenance program for filtration systems and related pool equipment and recommending the need for major repair work to be undertaken externally; inspecting, adjusting and operating a variety of swimming pool equipment such as pumps, valves, chlorinators, heating units, filters, chlorine tanks, pipes, meters and motors as necessary to ensure the water quality and effective operation of the facility; maintaining a small inventory of pool chemicals and advises supervisor of need to re-order to replenish stocks; performing a variety of semi-skilled building and equipment maintenance duties and minor repair work such as painting, plumbing and locker repairs and carpentry; and related work as required.

If you have the following knowledge, skills and attributes, we want to hear from you!
• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by related technical training and sound janitorial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• 2 or more years experience in a similar role
• Pool Operator Level 1 and 2
• WHMIS certificate
• Clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check required
• Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in janitorial and custodial work
• Considerable knowledge of the operating procedures of water heating, filtration and chlorination equipment, and the methods and materials used in the operation of swimming pools, swirl pools and related recreational facilities
• Working knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems applicable to the operation of the swimming pools and related recreational facilities
• Working knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in building maintenance work
• Ability to operate, maintain and make minor repairs to equipment typically used in indoor swimming pools and fitness facilities
• Ability to prepare and maintain records related to the work
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patrons and user groups, and to deal tactfully and firmly with same in ensuring observance of pool policies and procedures
• Skill in the use of and care of a variety of tools and equipment used in the work

We offer our employees great work-life balance, competitive salaries, comprehensive health, benefit and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions), education and training opportunities and challenging and rewarding work.

Join a team of enthusiastic and innovative employees, and help us build a vibrant, compassionate, resilient city where everyone can thrive.

This position will remain open until filled
Apply online with your resume, cover letter, and certificates in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment
To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: English

Education level: See Above

Required skills: See Above

Closest intersection: 6th Street & Royal Ave