About West Shore Parks & Recreation

West Shore Parks & Recreation is a community-driven organization located in Victoria, BC, committed to providing high-quality recreational programs and services. Our facilities are designed to promote health, wellness, and enjoyment for individuals and families of all ages. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where employees and community members can thrive. Join us in delivering exceptional experiences at our beautiful aquatic facilities!

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, the Mechanical Lead Hand plays a key role in ensuring WSPR and all its programs run smoothly. This position involves hands-on work with refrigeration, boilers, air conditioning, and chilled water systems, as well as coordinating maintenance with contractors.

JOB DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversees preventative maintenance to minimize disruptions in services to public.
• Develops and maintains operating instructions and procedures for equipment under their purview.
• Establishes and maintains periodic operational testing schedule for critical systems and equipment with recommendations to supervisors to improve efficiencies and deficiencies.
• Coordinates contractors, schedules work, escorts and observes while on site, to ensure projects are completed on time while adhering to a budget.
• Provides ongoing leadership and work guidance to Facility Maintenance Workers.
• Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties; diagnose, inspect, trouble shoot, and overhaul electrical control circuits, temperature and pressure controls, and all related refrigeration and pool components using manuals, blueprints, ticketed contractors and equipment knowledge.
• Install, operate, maintain, and repair refrigeration systems; air-conditioning, chilled water systems, and refrigeration units using skilled ticketed contractors where necessary. Monitor refrigerant levels, repair compressor units, and contribute to research on refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain and adjust heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems for optimal performance.
• Operate a variety of equipment used in ice making, resurfacing and related operations.
• Maintain service records for machinery and equipment and work with the COE to meet TSBC requirements.
• Trains employees in arena/equipment maintenance, pool operation and maintenance, security and safety.
• Adhere to safe work practices in line with all regulatory bodies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of high school.
• A valid B.C. Drivers’ License (Class 5).
• Pool Operators I and II Certificates.
• 4th Class engineering ticket or Refrigeration Operators Certificate recognized by the BC Safety Authority.
• Three years’ experience working in trades from skilled to semi-skilled maintenance and repairs on equipment such as but not limited to general building maintenance, air handling, boilers and large refrigeration units.
• Experience training and providing work direction to staff.
• Experience in janitorial and building maintenance work, including WHMIS.
• Experience with software programs of simple digital control programming. 
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain strong relationships while promoting a team approach and positive environment. 
• Excellent internal and external custom service.

A clear and current criminal record check is a condition of employment and is the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.

NOTE:  Due to WCB Regulations, steel-toed shoes are a requirement for this position.

APPLICATIONS

Resumes and cover letters quoting competition 25-27 to be received prior to April 9^th, 2025.

This is a union position. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Posted: March 19^th, 2025

All regular status employees and their immediate family members are eligible for an annual membership valued at $1033. This includes access to the pool, weightroom, drop-in fitness classes, and skating rink.

Benefits for regular employees include the following:

Annual Vacation: Year 1 – prorated based on 15 days per year and increases with years of service.

Sick Leave: Year 1 – prorated based on 12 days per year and increases with years of service. Carry over provision from year to year, based on collective agreement.

Personal Emergency Family Leave – 3 days per year

Access to Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP): confidential counselling

Long Term Disability Insurance

Participation in the Municipal Pension Plan – plan your retirement!

Extended Health & Dental: optional benefits

• Extended Health Plan
• Dental Plan

Group Life Insurance

• Basic Group Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Optional Dependent Life Insurance: optional benefit

Optional Group Life Insurance and optional Accidental Death & Dismemberment: optional benefit