Building Maintenance Person

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Burnaby is looking for a full-time Building Maintenance Person to respond to urgent maintenance requests and carry out preventive maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will have significant mechanical skills, experience in troubleshooting, and the ability to work independently. This position offers competitive pay, a solid benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Fifteen days of vacation

Extended health and dental plan

Defined benefit pension plan

Access to learning courses

Employee Assistance programs

Free access to Fitness Centre

Qualifications

• Two years of general work experience with one year in a similar position.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Willingness to learn on-the-job.

Responsibilities

• Respond to trouble calls and troubleshoot problems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on various systems.
• Communicate with clients and external contractors.

Skills

Good mechanical ability

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 with training in welding, machining or building maintenance

Job description

At BCIT , putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision, which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

Position Summary

BCIT’s Facilities and Campus Development is currently seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Building Maintenance Person. The Building Maintenance Person is the first to respond to many of the work orders and trouble calls made to Facilities and Campus Development by the BCIT community. The position carries out planned and emergency maintenance and repairs on equipment and machinery in the Institute. Works with other trades groups to maintain and repair equipment, machinery, buildings and grounds. Responsible for providing quality customer service to BCIT’s internal and external clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responds to trouble calls, and takes corrective action which includes troubleshooting problems on a wide variety of systems. The problems are sometimes difficult to identify, solutions are not standard and obvious.
• Conducts preventive maintenance on multiple systems which are interconnected, as per the Preventative Maintenance (PM) Plan. Duties include: printing off daily PM schedule, inspecting, identifying deficiencies and taking corrective action.
• Makes or recommends repairs, modifications and/or replacement of system components, including determining solution, testing, and evaluating the corrective action required.
• Communicates with a variety of BCIT clients and external contractors, describing problems and explaining the interrelation of complex systems.
• Continually learns about advances in system and equipment design through communicating with local suppliers, on-the-job training, and adapting older systems to work with new components and parts.
• Inspects, repairs, modifies, lubricates and installs mechanical equipment and controls which vary in each building and range from old systems to new.
• Determines when a tradesperson needs to be called, and makes recommendations when external contractors are required.
• Repairs, replaces and maintains belts, distilled water systems, filters, bearings, compressors, pumps, air units, HVAC equipment, valves, expansion tanks, heating coils and valves, including starting up and systematic shutting down of HVAC systems.
• Performs adjustments and/or repairs to glass, windows, thermostats, expansion tanks, pressure reducing valves, expansion joints, cooling towers, air compressors and dryers.
• Determines the part required to repair equipment and systems, identifies a supplier, and orders and picks up parts.
• Performs a variety of duties relating to building and ground maintenance including: designing and fabricating custom components; inspecting and repairing leaks in roofs and other areas; patching and painting damaged walls and floors; repairing masonry including brick and cement blocks; repairing damage to roadways, sidewalks, stone pavers, etc.; cleaning and maintaining drainage facilities and maintaining ponds, creeks and dams in a clear and safe condition; performing general grounds clean-up; felling dangerous or obstructive trees; removing snow and attending to physical hazards, fencing and gate repairs.
• Erects and maintains Institute signage including special even signage, traffic signs etc. using special lifts to put up banners and special signage, i.e. JLG aerial boom lift, scissor lift, man lift up to 65 feet.
• Provides emergency locksmith services for furniture and cabinets, including picking and repairing locks.
• Installs keyboard trays, washroom dispensers, assembles pre-fabricated furniture, shelves and dividers in classrooms.
• Assists tradespersons by: lifting and carrying materials; positioning items for repair or reassembly; sawing; nailing; cleaning; drilling and coring concrete; and cleaning and repairing burners in furnace and boilers.
• Initiates work orders, obtains materials and maintains records related to performing above tasks. Note: parts used are not standardized (multiple brands and style models are used).
• Adheres to and promotes safety standards required by regulatory bodies. On the job training includes: asbestos identification, confinement and removal, roofing systems warranty, analysis and repair, confined spaces testing and training, WCB electrical lockout procedures, aerial boom lift and elevated scissor lift certification, WCB codes, regulations, Occupational First aid certification and WHIMS training.
• Undertakes duties as assigned consistent with the job grade of this position.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, plus training programs of up to two years’ in duration (in welding, machining or building maintenance).
• Two years’ general work experience, plus one years’ practical current experience in a similar position.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Good mechanical ability required.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment and system issues.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings and building plans.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to maintain top quality customer service standards.
• Willingness to maintain currency in the field and learn on-the-job is essential. Basic computer training and experience is required.

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of fifteen days of vacation prorated per year
• Competitive employer‑paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $325 if eligible!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part‑time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Grade 7: $59,214 - $64,490 per annum.

Additional Salary Information

External hires are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.

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