Assistant Manager, Facilities & Ground Maintenance The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) is a 116‑year‑old non‑profit organisation in BC that operates a 15‑day Summer Fair, Playland amusement park, and a portfolio of year‑round events. The PNE employs a facilities and maintenance team that keeps buildings, infrastructure, equipment, and outdoor spaces safe, functional, and event‑ready throughout the year. About the Role This permanent, full‑time position sits within the PNE Facilities & Maintenance team. As Assistant Manager, you will provide frontline leadership to maintenance staff, support preventative maintenance programmes, coordinate inspections and corrective actions, assist with contractor oversight and pest control, and help ensure strong communication, safety compliance, and operational follow‑through across the department. Responsibilities Support the planning and daily coordination of facilities and grounds maintenance operations to keep PNE buildings, infrastructure, equipment, outdoor spaces, and public areas safe, functional, clean, and event‑ready year‑round. Assist with the development and implementation of preventative maintenance programmes for fleet, assets, buildings, grounds, and infrastructure. Provide frontline leadership and daily direction to Facilities & Grounds Maintenance staff, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Coordinate daily work assignments, inspections, maintenance tasks, corrective actions, and event‑related operational requirements. Conduct regular inspections of facilities, grounds, equipment, and event spaces to identify maintenance deficiencies, safety concerns, and repair needs; coordinate timely resolution. Support the ongoing use and development of Limble CMMS, including work orders, preventative maintenance scheduling, inspections, asset tracking, and reporting. Assist with seasonal and event‑readiness planning for Playland, The Fair, concerts, festivals, sporting events, film activity, and other site operations. Coordinate pest control and mitigation programmes, including vendor coordination, monitoring, documentation, and compliance with health and safety standards. Support department safety programmes through inspections, hazard assessments, training, safe work procedures, and corrective action follow‑up. Assist with budget tracking, inventory control, material planning, and resource allocation to support efficient operations. Coordinate and oversee contractors to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and in alignment with PNE standards and site requirements. Support compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and collective agreement obligations. Respond to after‑hours or urgent maintenance issues on a rotational or as‑needed basis. Support employee relations activities including coaching, performance management, attendance support, and documentation in collaboration with the Manager and People & Culture. Maintain training records, operating procedures, inspection documentation, and other administrative records related to maintenance operations. Participate in operational planning, event‑readiness meetings, site walk‑throughs, and continuous improvement initiatives. Perform other related duties as required. Qualifications 3‑5 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance, grounds maintenance, construction, operations, trades coordination, municipal/public‑space maintenance, or a related environment. Experience providing leadership or supervision to maintenance staff is preferred. Post‑secondary certificate, diploma, trades qualification, facilities management training, construction‑related training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is an asset. Knowledge of facilities maintenance, grounds maintenance, building systems, site infrastructure, equipment, preventative maintenance practices, and safe work procedures. Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems such as Limble CMMS is an asset. Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, inspections, corrective actions, and maintenance work in a busy operational environment. Strong understanding of occupational health and safety requirements, hazard identification, safe work practices, and regulatory compliance. Strong planning, organisational, analytical, and administrative skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and leadership skills. Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive, publicly visible environment. Ability to respond effectively to urgent issues, changing priorities, event requirements, and operational demands. Ability to foster effective working relationships with staff, peers, contractors, unionised employees, external agencies, and internal departments. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a broader Facilities & Maintenance leadership team. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications; experience with work order systems, scheduling tools, or project tracking systems is an asset. Experience working in a unionised environment is an asset. Successful candidates must undergo a Criminal Record Check. Benefits Competitive compensation package, typical salary range of $72,000–$80,000 per annum. Opportunity for free or discounted tickets to shows, events, sports games, and more. Staff discounts for Playland, The Fair, Fright Nights, and all PNE Food Stands. Flexible work environment. Opportunity to create lasting memories and friendships. Equal Employment Opportunity The PNE is a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr