WPGA Summer Maintenance Assistant

WPGA is looking for recent grads to join our Facilities team as a Maintenance Assistant for the summer.

Great schools have great people—and behind the scenes, our Facilities team plays a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for our school community.

This is a hands-on, active role for someone who enjoys practical work, being outdoors, and seeing the results of their efforts at the end of the day. 

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will support the day-to-day care and upkeep of our campus. You'll work both independently and as part of a team to ensure our facilities and outdoor spaces are clean, safe, and ready for the school year ahead.

What You'll Do

• Assist with general maintenance tasks across campus (e.g., basic repairs, inspections, upkeep)
• Support groundskeeping work, including lawn care, landscaping, and exterior maintenance
• Help move furniture and prepare spaces for upcoming school use
• Identify and report minor maintenance issues or safety concerns
• Support inventory and organization of tools and materials

About You

You are someone who:

• Takes pride in doing quality work and completing tasks reliably
• Enjoys hands-on work and being phsyically active
• Notices details and takes initiative when something needs attention
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Brings a positive, respectful attitude to the workplace

Additional Details

• A valid driver's licence is an asset
• This role involves physical work, including lifting up to 50 lbs and outdoor activity
• A criminal record check will be required (coordinated by WPGA)

About Us

Founded in 1996, West Point Grey Academy is an independent co-educational day school in Vancouver, British Columbia. Set on 18 acres with sweeping views of English Bay and the North Shore mountains, we offer future-focused programs to 940 students in junior kindergarten to grade 12. WPGA's educational philosophy is to develop the whole child, who, guided by creative, dedicated teachers and supported by our inclusive, vibrant community, is nurtured to achieve his or her full potential – academically, emotionally, physically and socially.