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# Facilities Maintenance Worker (On-Call) at Okanagan College

- **Company:** Okanagan College
- **Location:** Kelowna, Canada
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/okanagan/9e4d6abe-ac13-4bb9-8ec0-497668cc995b

## Job description

When you join Okanagan College, you’re joining a team that’s transforming lives and communities. Every course you create, every student you support and every connection you build, it all matters. Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference.

Salary range:  $26.92 - $30.74 Bargaining unit:  BCGEU Support Type of appointment: Non-regular On-Call Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8:00AM - 4:00PM; Schedule and hours will vary based on operational need.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Shortlisted internal candidates must notify the current Support Staff Bargaining Chairperson and People Services if they want a Union Observer during interviews and final selection of candidates.

## Your Opportunity

Under the limited supervision of the Manager, Buildings & Projects, the Facilities Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintenance and repair services to buildings, student residence, furniture, equipment, and grounds including carpentry, painting, plumbing, irrigation and sanitation needs. This position is also responsible for the testing of emergency showers and eyewash/deluge stations to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

Functions and Duties

1. Maintains and repairs buildings, student residences, interior and exterior surfaces, and components
2. Installs, maintains and makes minor repairs to furnishings and equipment
3. Maintains and repairs plumbing, irrigation and sanitation systems
4. Maintains and repairs grounds facility, parking lots, signs, etc.
5. Responsible for documenting, testing and repairing the emergency showers and eyewash stations at all campuses and leased locations
6. Paints classrooms, hallways, offices, washrooms etc. (including prepping areas for painting, tape, mud, drywall etc.)
7. Works with Custodians to assemble and install furniture and equipment, including relocation or rearranging as necessary; completes minor maintenance related to College grounds, parking lots, signs, including pickup of strewn garbage as needed; snow removal of steps, walkways, etc.
8. Ensures fire and occupational health and safety practices are followed (e.g. exits are not blocked)
9. Makes recommendations on maintenance requirements
10. Carries out removal of snow from College grounds
11. Assists other trades as required
12. Performs other related duties as required

Education and Experience

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent plus up to and including one-year post-secondary trades’ related training.

A minimum of 2 years’ related experience in facility maintenance is required.  Experience in facility maintenance may include experience in any or all of the following areas:

- Building maintenance;
- Equipment maintenance;
- Grounds maintenance;
- Carpentry;
- Painting;
- Plumbing;
- Irrigation; and
- Sanitation.

Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license.

## Skills and Abilities

- Strong problem solving skills
- Works well independently as well as in a team environment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to travel to other campus locations
- Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 60 pounds
- Ability to work on ladders, platform lifts, in confined spaces, and in awkward positions

Our Values:

Students first: Creating meaningful life-long educational opportunities of the highest quality for alumni, current, and future students is at the heart of everything we do. Community: We are one College. We enthusiastically embrace the opportunity to work with, learn from, and support everyone we encounter collaboratively and collegially. Respect: We welcome, embrace, and celebrate that which make us unique in creating an environment in which every individual is valued, affirming our commitment to human dignity for all. Courage: We are courageous in our actions in areas that contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. We have the courage to be vulnerable. We are truthful, sincere, and act ethically with honesty and fairness. Relationships: We steward meaningful relationships built on a foundation of reciprocity. We are compassionate, empathic, and care for the holistic well-being of students, employees, community members, and the land. Distinction: We choose activities in which we can achieve excellence and positively impact society.

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.

## About Okanagan College

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Okanagan College is a public post-secondary institution in British Columbia, Canada, offering flexible, hands-on learning across arts, business, health, science, technology, and skilled trades to prepare students for meaningful careers.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Government-funded)
- **Headquarters**: Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
- **Founded**: 1963 (as Okanagan Regional College) – not explicitly confirmed in provided sources; widely reported.
- **Founders**: Government of British Columbia

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Post-secondary education
- **Target customers**: Students (B2C), plus employers and community partners (B2B/G)
- **Mission**: “Transform lives and communities” by providing outstanding learning experiences and supporting social and economic change.

## Products & Services
- **Academic Programs**: Over 120 programs including diplomas, certificates, bachelor’s degrees, and continuing education in arts, business, health, science, technology, and skilled trades.
- **Campus Locations**: Four regional campuses (Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm) and a centre in Revelstoke.
- **Student Services**: Career advising, co-op placements, Indigenous student support, and campus recreation.
- **Employer & Community Training**: Customized workforce development, contract training, and partnership programs.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (public institution)
- **Key Metric**: 15,900+ students annually (7,988 FTE); 1,200+ employees; 1,515 Indigenous students.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Funded by the Government of British Columbia; works with regional employers, Indigenous communities, and industry partners.
- **Growth Signals**: Serves the largest number of post-secondary students in the B.C. Interior; continuous program expansion and community-responsive initiatives.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Hands-on learning**: Industry-experienced instructors and small class sizes (average 18 students).
- **Regional focus**: Deep ties to Okanagan, Shuswap, and Similkameen valleys, with flexible delivery (on-campus, online, hybrid).
- **Affordability & accessibility**: Lower tuition compared to universities; strong Indigenous student support.

## Strategic Focus
- Responding to local labour market needs through new program development.
- Expanding partnerships with industry and Indigenous communities.
- Building a resilient future for the Okanagan region through innovation and sustainability.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, learner-centred environment with a focus on professional development and career growth.
- **Work arrangements**: Flexible work options available to support work-life balance.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive package including generous vacation (25+ days), supplemental employment benefit (SEB) for maternity/parental leave, tuition waiver for employees, and pension plans (College Pension Plan / Municipal Pension Plan).
- **Perks**: Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) via Homewood Health; on-site roles across multiple campuses.
- **Engineering/tech culture**: Not a tech company, but IT and administrative roles support a modern educational environment.

## Sources
1. [okanagancollege.ca - Careers at OC](https://www.okanagancollege.ca/people-services/careers-at-oc)
2. [jobs.lever.co - Okanagan College job postings](https://jobs.lever.co/okanagan)
3. [okanagancollege.ca - About OC](https://www.okanagancollege.ca/about-oc)
4. [okanagancollege.ca - People Services](https://www.okanagancollege.ca/people-services)
5. [linkedin.com - Okanagan College](https://linkedin.com/company/okanagan-college)

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