Operations and Maintenance Worker

Operations and Maintenance Worker
Job Number # 
24108
Employer 
Tla-O-Qui-Aht First Nations
Job Location(s) 
Tofino
Ucluelet
Number of Positions 
2
Date Posted 
Sep 01, 2021
Apply By 
Sep 30, 2021
Start Date 
July / August 2021
Schedule 
Full Time
Wage 
Based on Experience
NOC Code 
7442
Source 
Employer
Details 

Position Summary: Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations Public Works seeks a highly motivated individual with a strong eye for detail to fill the full-time position of Operations and Maintenance Worker, reporting to the Manager of Public Works on all aspects of the position.

Oversees the Nation’s water and wastewater systems to ensure that they are adequately supplying the Nation’s community buildings with a sufficient potable water source and wastewater storage and removal.

Culture Commitment

The Operations and Maintenance Worker oversees the Nation’s waterworks infrastructure to ensure that these systems are maintained and provide the Nation’s members with quality resources. This position upholds the culture of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations by providing the Nation’s members with a community that recognizes its members’ worth and quality of life.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Potable Water & Waste Water Systems

  • Oversee the maintenance of the waterworks infrastructure.
  • Perform daily, weekly, monthly and semi-annual preventative maintenance and performance checks on the potable water and wastewater systems in accordance with the established maintenance scheduled.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve any issues with the potable water and wastewater systems and, if necessary, request the assistance of a third-party contractor.
  • Respond to any alarm notifications in a timely manner.
  • Identify, anticipate, and request needed supplies or equipment to ensure an uninterrupted and continuous operation of the potable water and wastewater systems.
  • Follow and adhere to the established operations and maintenance manual.
  • Maintain a record of all maintenance work performed.
  • Ensure that work is performed in a safe manner, in compliance with the Nation’s safety standards and government regulations.

Housing Maintenance

  • Provide additional support to the Geo Thermal Operator and housing/other maintenance staff.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.

Qualifications 

Education, training and certificates

  • High School Diploma
  • Drivers Licence and own phone. Technician

Work experience

  • 2 years experience in a maintenance role

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and attributes

  • Knowledge:
    • Buildings and infrastructure practices and regulations, public works and utilities practices and principles, waterworks, basic math and chemistry
  • Skills and abilities:
    • Maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment, communication skills, able to work independently and without supervision, able to read technical drawings and manuals, time management
  • Attributes:
    • Problem solver, customer-oriented, critical thinking, attention to detail

Additional assets

  • Preference for a qualified Aboriginal candidate
  • Post secondary diploma, or certificate in a related maintenance field

Working Environment:

Work Conditions

  • Works primarily onsite at the remote water or wastewater facility.
  • May be required to work outdoors and as such may be exposed to inclement weather.
  • May be exposed to hazards associated with working with electrical equipment.
  • May be required to respond to emergency situations, regardless of time of day.

Physical requirements

  • Good health, allowing one to perform physical tasks throughout the day, including bending, lifting, carrying, walking.
  • Must be able to stand on feet for prolonged periods of time.
  • May be required to lift or carry heavy items over 20lbs.
  • Must be able to be mobile and visit locations that can only be accessed by stairs or rough, uneven ground.

Travel requirements

  • Required to travel by car.
  • May be required to travel by boat.
How to Apply 

Deadline to apply is: September 30, 2021

Submit your resume, covering letter, and reference letters to:
Human Resources
PO Box 18 Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0
Email: jobs@tla-o-qui-aht.org Fax: 250.725.3352