Campus Location: New Westminster

Regular / Term: Casual 

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Position Summary

We are seeking a versatile and proactive Casual Building Maintenance Worker to oversee the upkeep, safety, and functionality of our facilities.This position provides maintenance services for JIBC owned and leased buildings and coordinates the work of specialty sub-contractors. Primary responsibilities include maintenance and repair of building systems, maintenance and repair of equipment and furniture, and assisting with statutory and regulatory inspections. In addition, the Casual Building Maintenance Worker will conduct subcontractor orientation, supervision, and safety. They will also perform administrative tasks.

This dynamic role involves hands-on maintenance and repair of various building systems including HVAC with direct digital controls, lighting, fire alarms, mechanical and electrical systems (e.g. plumbing, boilers, control panels, switches), as well as security and door systems. The technician will also maintain the physical integrity of interior and exterior spaces, performing tasks ranging from patching and painting to filter changes and daily rounds. In addition, the role covers equipment and furniture maintenance—from cafeteria appliances to specialty equipment and office furnishings. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory inspection requirements, conduct routine safety tests, and perform environmental sampling. This role also includes supervising subcontractors, managing contractor orientations, and processing essential permits. Administrative responsibilities such as responding to service inquiries, preparing maintenance reports, attending meetings, and assisting with procurement activities round out this comprehensive position.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal / customer service skills;
• Experience in facility management and building operations;
• Knowledgeable and trained in Delta Controls DDC;
• WHMIS certification;
• Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS);
• Knowledge and experience with reading drawings, plans and schematic designs;
• Ability to lift 50 lbs;
• Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Valid Drivers’ License.

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 compensation in lieu of benefits and vacation.

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.

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.