Caretaker (Permanent, Full-Time)

Caretaker (Permanent, Full-Time) - (1377)

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody everyday. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.

Position Overview

We are seeking a team player who is committed to making all of our internal and external buildings throughout the City of Kamloops shine! In this role, you will have the opportunity to see what all of our infrastructure looks like, inside and out! If you are interested in becoming a part of our dynamic building maintenance team that focuses on providing a clean, healthy and safe work environment, then this permanent, full-time Caretaker position may be a great fit for you!

We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit -traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. The City of Kamloops also has onsite gyms and a Wellness Works program that focuses on our employees mental and physical wellbeing. This is Kamloops!

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 10.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence - Class 5.
• Ability to obtain and maintain RCMP Reliability Security Clearance. Please note, if you are unable to obtain or maintain an RCMP Reliability Security Clearance, your employment with the City will be terminated. (To be considered for an RCMP Reliability Security Clearance, applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Resident status in Canada. Note individuals with Permanent Resident status must have resided (physically present) in Canada for three (3) out of the last five (5) years as a permanent resident)

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position. 

*Please see the attached Letter of Understanding for more information on this position. 

Hours & Days of Work

35

Hourly Rate

$25.926

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by email at [email protected] or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.

External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements for each job you apply. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted. 
Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers.

Human Resources
105 Seymour Street
Kamloops, BC V2C 2C6