Lead Hand - Facilities Services Assistant at Okanagan College

Position Information

Position Number S00533
Position Title Lead Hand - Facilities Services Assistant
Division/Portfolio Facilities Management
Department/Program Buildings
Location Kelowna
Other Flexible Work Options
Your Opportunity Under the direction of the Manager, Buildings and Property Services, supervises and assigns work orders, repair services to buildings, student residence, furniture, equipment, and grounds including carpentry, painting, plumbing, irrigation, sanitation needs and other related duties. 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. Prioritizes, assigns and supervises work to be performed by staff maintenance technicians and
monitors completion of tasks. Ensure work is completed in a safe and efficient manner. Follows
guidelines from WSBC regulations, building code and Okanagan Health and Safety policies.
Recommends additional personnel training where required.
2. Creates, modifies preventative maintenance schedules.
3. Maintains and repairs buildings, student residences, interior and exterior surfaces and
components. Repairs doors and Locks.
4. Installs, maintains and makes minor repairs to furnishings and equipment.
5. Maintains and repairs grounds facility, parking lots, signs, etc.
6. Maintains and repairs buildings, student residences, interior and exterior surfaces, and
components.
7. Install repair and maintain plumbing systems including water lines, hydration stations, drains,
etc.
8. Maintain materials inventory and order supplies as needed.
9. Coordinates and manages all purchases of equipment and consumable supplies for the Building
& Property Management team
10. Provide training and mentorship to junior staff.
11. Repairs, adjusts and maintains irrigation systems including start up, repairs and blow out at end
of year.
12. Responsible for documenting, testing and repairing the emergency showers and eyewash
stations at all campuses and leased locations.
13. Paints classrooms, hallways, offices, washrooms etc. (including prepping areas for painting, tape,
mud, drywall etc.)
14. Works with Custodians to assemble and install furniture and equipment, including relocation or
rearranging as necessary; completes minor maintenance related to grounds, signs, snow removal
of steps, walkways, etc.
15. Make recommendations on maintenance requirements.
16. Carries out removal of snow from college grounds.
17. Performs other related duties
Education and Experience Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent plus trades training to Plumbing/Pipe Fitter Journeyman status. Valid Class 5 driver’s license required. 4-6 years of progressive experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience
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

Preferred Qualifications
Desired Start Date 01/26/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
Schedule Monday to Friday; 8:00AM – 4:00PM

• Shifts may vary based on operational need.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate $61,753 - $70,561
Appointment Type Support - Regular Full-time
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
Employee Group Support
Posting Detail Information

Competition Number C003291
Number of Vacancies 1
Posting Open Date 12/05/2025
Posting Closing Date 01/11/2026
Open Until Filled No
Inclusion Statement

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, [email protected]