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Lead Arena Service Worker

Burnaby, City of

Posted 28 days agoOpen until filled$60,000–$80,000Apply

About this job

Lead Arena Service Worker position in a multipurpose arena facility involving supervision of ice-making, building maintenance, and custodial staff; operation and maintenance of refrigeration and ice-making equipment; and ensuring facility safety and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assign, review, supervise and participate in work of ice-making, building maintenance and janitorial staff
  • Inspect and maintain refrigeration and ice-making equipment, pumps, valves, filters, motors and gauges
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for ice resurfacer, edger, HVAC and related systems
  • Perform safety checks on fire extinguishers, fire alarms and other safety equipment
  • Oversee work of private contractors and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 completion supplemented by technical courses related to the work, or equivalent combination of training and experience
  • Considerable knowledge of ice-making and refrigeration equipment operating principles and procedures
  • Sound knowledge of heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment and related systems
  • Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems and carpentry applicable to facility maintenance
  • Refrigeration Operator's Certificate, First Aid Certificate or equivalent, and valid BC Driver's Licence required

At a glance

  • Regular Full Time position
  • Salary: $34.25 – 35.61 – 37.09 – 38.65 – 40.26/hour
  • 40 hours weekly; Friday to Tuesday 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (shifts range Monday to Sunday, 5:30 AM – 1:30 AM)
  • CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement (Subject to Note 'B' and 'J' of Schedule 'B')
  • Competition No: 2026-126
  • FMRec - Rosemary Brown organizational unit

Summarized from the official posting. See the full posting below or apply for complete details.

Full posting

Lead Arena Service Worker Competition No: 2026-126 Duration: Regular Full Time Salary: $34.25 – 35.61 – 37.09 – 38.65 – 40.26/hour Schedule: Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘B’ and ‘J’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement Last Updated: 6/3/26 This position works in the FMRec - Rosemary Brown organizational unit. This is supervisory operational, technical and building maintenance work performed in a multipurpose arena facility. An incumbent of this class assigns, reviews, supervises and participates in the work of staff engaged in ice making, routine building and equipment maintenance and repair, janitorial and custodial tasks. Provides direction and training on work methods and procedures; ensures safety protocols are followed; and resolves minor operational or staff problems and provides feedback to staff. A Lead Arena Service Worker ensures the effective functioning of refrigeration and ice-making equipment; regularly inspects a variety of pumps, valves, filters, meters, motors and gauges to ensure that the equipment meets the operating requirements of the facilities and arenas; and troubleshoots problems and determines corrective action. Furthermore, carries out maintenance programs involving checking system components (mechanical) operation and making necessary adjustments; assists in the development and implementation of preventive maintenance schedules and procedures for all equipment such as ice resurfacer, edger, HVAC and other related systems; and reports on and recommends the need for major repair work. Other responsibilities include performing minor repairs and building maintenance work; a variety of safety checks on fire extinguishers, fire alarms and other safety equipment; and maintains an inventory of cleaning products, building maintenance materials and equipment hardware. Obtains the services of and oversees the work of private contractors and ensures compliance with safety and operational standards; provides information and assistance to the public and facility user groups. Performs related work as required. Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 supplemented by technical courses related to the work plus sound related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of the operating principles and procedures of ice-making and refrigeration equipment and the methods, practices and materials used in building maintenance and repair. Sound knowledge of the methods, materials and operation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment and related systems. An incumbent will have working knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems and carpentry applicable to the maintenance of facilities; have the ability to supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff engaged in icemaking, building maintenance and janitorial tasks; and to operate, maintain and repair equipment typically used in a multipurpose arena. Ability to identify causes of equipment failure and identify potential problems; assist in the development and implementation of preventive maintenance schedules and procedures; and carry out oral and written instructions and to perform assigned tasks under minimal supervision. A Refrigeration Operator’s Certificate, First Aid Certificate or equivalent, and a valid Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia are required. Please note that a Police Information Check is required for this position. Schedule: 40 hours weekly; Friday to Tuesday from 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Shifts range between Monday to Sunday, 5:30 AM – 1:30 AM). This competition has been extended and will remain open until filled. New applications are welcome! Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences BackShare • • • • • Apply Now

Job details

Salary
$60,000–$80,000
Experience Level
Mid level
Posted
October 7, 2026
Deadline
Open until filled
Still listed
Confirmed on the employer's site November 4, 2026
Municipality
Burnaby, City of
Province
British Columbia

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