Building Maintenance Engineer

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected health organization is seeking a Building Maintenance Engineer to perform essential maintenance and repairs at UBC Hospital in Vancouver. This role involves working on electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems and more. To qualify, candidates must possess a 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate and have two years of related experience. A commitment to teamwork and effective communication is vital. The job offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness support services

Recognition programs

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Certificate as a 4th Class Power Engineer recognized by BC.
• Two years of recent, related experience or equivalent combination of training.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs in trades like electrical and plumbing.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical repairs to plant systems.
• Maintain and repair boilers and air conditioning units.
• Support trades personnel within the hospital campus.

Skills

Equipment operation

Effective communication

Blueprint reading

Organizational skills

Education

4th Class Power Engineer Certificate

Two years relevant experience

Job description

Salary Details

Salary range: CAD $35.56/Hr – CAD $35.56/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Building Maintenance Engineer with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Building Maintenance Engineer to join the team at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Building Maintenance Engineer with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Perform general building maintenance and repair duties approaching the journeyman level in a variety of trades’ areas such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and welding, related to buildings and equipment.
• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs to plant systems such as heating, air handling and pneumatic tube systems.
• Operate, repair and carry out preventative maintenance on the boilers, air conditioning units, emergency power and other related equipment of the facility in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Be prepared to act in various capacities regarding supporting maintenance in general terms.
• Work within the hospital campus, and in a support role to trades personnel.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Education & Experience Certificate of competency as a 4th Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of BC.
• Two (2) years’ recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.*** Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.