Campus Location: New Westminster

Regular / Term: Regular

Closing Date: Open until filled

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing essential maintenance and repairs at JIBC’s owned and leased facilities, ensuring that all building systems—including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, lighting, security, plumbing and fire protection—are safe, functional, and well-operating.

The role performs hands-on repairs to interior spaces such as walls, ceilings, floors, windows, and millwork, and carries out routine upkeep like changing air and water filters, patching and painting, completing daily grounds and building rounds, and providing light janitorial support when required. 

Duties also include maintaining cafeteria equipment, conducting scheduled inspections and testing of generators, fire systems, emergency lighting, water quality, and roof conditions, as well as performing weekly wastewater sampling and pre-trip vehicle checks. 

The position also coordinates and supervises subcontractors, delivers annual contractor orientations, processes work permits, responds to maintenance inquiries, completes work orders, prepares maintenance reports, and creates design drawings for workstation and classroom setups, along with other related duties as required.

Qualifications & Responsibilities:

• Two years recent, related experience in a Post Secondary Institution or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
• A commitment to teamwork and effective communication is vital for this position;
• Working knowledge of Delta Controls DDC required;
• Working knowledge of a computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) required;
• Working knowledge with reading drawings, plans and schematic designs required;
• Ability to lift 50lbs;
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Valid Drivers' License required;

About JIBC

Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post-secondary institution that provides education and training to those who’ll be there to support British Columbians and others around the world, when a life is at stake or when health, safety or property is in jeopardy. Work for JIBC and be a part of the big picture – supporting justice and public safety professionals at all stages of their careers in fields including law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security and emergency management. 

As a JIBC employee, you’ll play a role in our educational programming, which also includes complementary and related areas of study – from conflict resolution, mediation, leadership and counseling, to cybersecurity, business intelligence, and tactical criminal analysis – as well as applied research in the justice and public safety fields. Join our team and help us prepare JIBC graduates to contribute to safer communities and a more just society.

What JIBC Offers:

We offer a total compensation package that includes Extended Health and Dental Benefits, and enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan after six months. In addition, we offer 15 vacation days annually (pro-rated in first year), as well as other generous leave entitlements.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online.  Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

Justice Institute of British Columbia believes in creating accessible programming, workplaces and spaces that reflect the community we serve. Our desire is to continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees and students and where everyone feels empowered to share their experiences and ideas. 

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds named under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or a person of Indigenous ancestry.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with JIBC.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.