Quick Summary
What We Offer
~3 min readUnder the general direction of the Chief Engineer and Senior Manager, Arena Operations, this position is responsible for ammonia refrigeration ice plant making operations, daily routine maintenance of auxiliary vehicles and equipment, and any duties assigned for maintenance, cleanliness (custodial), setup, and safety of the building.
The incumbent will be responsible for all maintenance in the building including minor repairs, emergency glass & board repair, bulb and filter replacements, facility conversions, vehicle maintenance, 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 rink user groups.
Shift work is required for this position, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
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 125 employees, and is led by a strong cross-unit management team. It services over 60,000 students through recreational programming, 26 varsity teams, and 13 competitive clubs along with thousands of members of the UBC community.
Work Performed
This position is expected to function by exercising a high degree of maturity and sound judgement. The position also impacts relationships with the community, alumni, and other organizations that are vital for UBC. Poor decisions or lack of tact, diplomacy, or sensitivity could potentially result in missed opportunities, damaged relationships, and significant loss of credibility for the University. This role is required to respond to emergency situations, resolving immediate safety and/or operational concerns to ensure minimal work interruption and safe operations. Responsible for being the on-duty ammonia refrigeration plant operator and, while on shift, is responsible for actively seeking out and identifying potential issues, being the critical incident responder for any issues with the ammonia refrigeration plant or connected systems.
Supervision Received
Works under direction of the Chief Engineer and Senior Manager, Arena Operations.
Supervision Given
None
Requirements
~1 min readREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
· High school completion
· Willing to provide a current criminal record check
· Willing to provide a current driver’s abstract
· Willing to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification
· Ability to operate ice making, refrigeration, and resurfacing equipment.
· Previous experience working as a building service or maintenance worker.
· Ability to make independent decisions, solve problems, and exercise good judgement.
· Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills. Projects a professional appearance.
· Demonstrates initiative, sound judgement, positive attitude, and responsiveness when dealing with the public, user groups, and staff.
· Ability to be discrete and to maintain confidentiality.
· Ability to work with minimal supervision.
· Sufficient physical and mental stamina to perform in emergency situations.
· Computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ CA$69,168–CA$74,664 a year
- Who can apply
- Canada
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 20, 2026
- First seen
- October 23, 2026
- Last seen
- October 28, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 5
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 40%
- Scored at
- October 29, 2026
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