Maintenance Worker

SUMAS FIRST NATION

POSITION: MAINTENANCE WORKER

HOURS: 35 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM: PERMANENT

REPORTS TO: SUMAS FIRST NATION CAPITAL AND PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER

PURPOSE & SUMMARY

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for completing a variety of indoor and outdoor maintenance tasks. This position is responsible for the effective and safe use of available materials and equipment and must operate with minimal direct supervision.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, pruning, brush removal, blackberry clearing, vegetation control, litter collection, and general site clean-up.
• Assist with seasonal maintenance including snow removal, sanding, salting, storm clean-up, and flood response.
• Perform minor interior and exterior building maintenance, repairs, painting, and general upkeep.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, brush cutters, and hand tools.
• Complete routine inspections and report maintenance issues to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist with the maintenance of roads, trails, parks, sports fields, drainage systems, fences, and other Nation infrastructure.
• Set up and dismantle equipment and facilities for community events as required.
• Follow WorkSafeBC regulations, safe work practices, and SFN policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in grounds, landscaping, facilities, construction, or public works maintenance is an asset.
• Experience operating landscaping and maintenance equipment is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance and general building repairs.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of WorkSafeBC safe work practices.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person