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!

Position Overview

We are seeking an energetic, organized, and positive-minded Facility Maintenance Cleaner to keep things clean, in excellent working condition, and help this well-oiled machine deliver the very best of recreation the Westshore has to offer! Do you like working late nights? Do you aspire to drive a Zamboni and be the invisible and unstoppable team that helps create the magic? Look no further! You’ll have the opportunity to learn about our maintenance department, with the potential to move up the ranks and call this your permanent home.

In addition to great wages, we offer an additional 14% in pay, per hour, in lieu of benefits; access to counselling; a staff facility pass which provides drop-in access to the weightroom, fitness classes, skating, pool, as well as the ability to play on our 9-hole golf course.

Job Duties and Accountabilities

• Sweep, mop, wash floors and arena stands; vacuum carpeting, area rugs, upholstered furniture; clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures; pick up debris and empty trash containers.
• Performs building cleaning functions such as mop washing and stripping, washing, and scrubbing floors, disinfecting washrooms and changerooms, cleaning public areas, and replenishing supplies.
• Maintains contact with teams, organizations, and the general public, and advises on facilities’ use and availability according to the booking schedule.
• Set up tables, chairs, and other items as required by users’ contract specifications.
• Dusts furniture and fixtures, washes, and cleans doors and windows, dust mops, collects, and disposes of refuse.
• Cleans lighting fixtures and changes lights, ceiling panels, globe covers and performs minor repairs.
• Notifies supervisor of needed repairs to rooms and fixtures, including, but not limited to, lighting, plumbing, and other structural items.
• Maintains the security of the building by ensuring that all doors and windows are locked at the end of each shift or when areas of the building are not in use and by patrolling the facility to prevent theft and vandalism.
• Performs multiple walkthroughs and cleanings of all washrooms and changerooms on site.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent; and some experience in light janitorial or cleaning work.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and the general public.
• Ability to work in and promote a team approach and environment.
• Incumbent must have sufficient physical strength and stamina to perform the required duties.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings and nights, weekdays and weekends is required.
• Valid Class 5 BC drivers’ license is required.
• Ice facility operator or refrigeration operator certificate(s) are an asset.
• Pool operator I & II certificate(s) are an asset.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR C/AED certificate is an asset.

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

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

Applications

Resumes and cover letters quoting competition 25-73 to be received prior to September 30^th, 2025 at 12:00PM.

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

Posted: September 22nd, 2025