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 recreational facilities!

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, the Mechanical Lead Hand helps ensure WSPR facilities and programs operate smoothly. This is a hands-on position, involving work with refrigeration, boilers, air-conditioning and chilled-water systems, as well as coordinating maintenance and repairs with contractors.

In addition to great wages and an excellent benefits plan, regular status employees and their immediate family members are eligible for an annual membership valued at $1076. This includes access to the weightroom, fitness classes, pool, and skating rink!

Job Duties and 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.
• Installs, operates, maintains, and repairs 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.
• Maintains and adjust heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems for optimal performance.
• Operates a variety of equipment used in ice making, resurfacing and related operations.
• Maintains service records for machinery and equipment; works with the COE to meet TSBC requirements.
• Trains employees in arena/equipment maintenance, pool operation and maintenance, security and safety.
• Adheres to safe work practices in line with all regulatory requirements.
• Performs additional duties of similar scope and complexity as required.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma (or equivalent), plus at least three years’ experience doing skilled or semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on equipment such as general building systems, air handling units, boilers, and large refrigeration equipment.
• A 4^th Class Power Engineering ticket or Refrigeration Operator certificate recognized by the Technical Safety BC is required.
• Pool Operators I and II certificates are required.
• A valid Class 5 B.C. Drivers’ License is required.
• Experience training and providing work direction to staff.
• Experience in janitorial and building maintenance work, including WHMIS.
• Experience with software programs, including simple digital control systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships and support a team environment.
• Strong customer service skills.

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 26-09 to be received prior to March 16th, 2026, at 12:00PM.

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

Posted: February 20th, 2026

Benefits for regular employees include the following:

• Annual Vacation: prorated based on 15 days per year and increases with years of service.
• Sick Leave: 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: prorated based on 3 days per year.
• Extended Health & Dental: optional.
  • Glasses: $400 for glasses or surgery every 2 years.
• Basic Group Life Insurance: compulsory
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment: compulsory
• Long Term Disability Insurance: compulsory
• Participation in the Municipal Pension Plan: compulsory – plan for your retirement!
• Access to Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP): confidential counselling.
• Optional Dependent Life Insurance, Group Life Insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment.