Pool Operator Maintenance Work

Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Hourly - Pool Operator Maintenance Work Job Title Pool Operator Maintenance Work Department Aquatic Centre Pool Operators | Athletics and Recreation Compensation Range $30.01 - $32.72 CAD Hourly Posting End Date September 20, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Ongoing         The shifts for this position are based on operational requirements and can be morning, mid-day, evening or weekend.

We are recruiting for one vacancy. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary Under the general direction of the Facilities Manager, Maintenance, Safety, and Sustainability is responsible for pool operations, daily routine maintenance of equipment and any duties assigned for maintenance, cleanliness (custodial), set-up, and safety of the building. The incumbent will be responsible for all maintenance in the building including minor repairs, emergency response and repair, chemical handling, coordination with trades, bulb and filter replacements, facility conversions, custodial maintenance and other related duties as assigned.

The incumbent is also responsible for delivering a necessary level of customer service to clients, guests, service partners and all pool user groups. This individual will work directly with the UBC Athletics and Recreation Aquatic Centre Facility Manager on tasks of varying complexity in an administrative and hands on capacity. The incumbent will have the opportunity to work and support the goals of the following areas: safety, sustainability, facility management, pool maintenance, and facility operations.

The shifts for this position are based on operational requirements and can be morning, mid-day, evening or weekend (37.5 hrs per week) Organizational Status Athletics & Recreation (A&R) is a department within the VP Students portfolio, with a strong focus on creating an exceptional UBC student experience. The A&R Department has a team of approximately 100 employees, and is led by a strong cross-unit management team.

It services over 20,000 students through recreational programming, 25 varsity teams, 13 competitive clubs, along with thousands of members of the UBC community. Work Performed Performs all activities required to prepare for, produce and maintain pool water quality and building conditions as required Responsible for keeping washrooms, change rooms, hallways, classrooms, offices, workspace and all public spaces clean, free of debris and in safe operating condition Responds to initial calls for service from pool staff, assesses maintenance needs, and takes corrective action or creates service request to appropriate trades Works from instructions (written & verbal), operating requirements, guidelines and procedures; always work in a safe operating manner Operates and maintains all equipment and tools connected with assigned facilities as per established procedures and standards Reads blueprints and understands technical manuals related to work Orders supplies, conducts inventory, and maintains records Maintains departmental files and records Responsible for delivery of equipment and materials to support the completion or work requests within an established timeframe Supports good customer service by providing timelines to departmental managers for special maintenance and small projects Move objects weighing 50 pounds or more long distances (more than 20 feet) Carries out other related duties as required Assist in the delivery and management of building maintenance projects such as renovations, general projects and housekeeping Provides input in t