Maintenance Worker

Providence Healthcare; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Competitive salary

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Qualifications

• Education: Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of related experience or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Replaces and repairs plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets, supply lines, waste lines, sprinkler lines).
• Conducts carpentry repairs on cupboards, shelves, furniture, walls, ceilings, and windows using drywall, wood paneling, and glass.
• Applies paint and finishes; removes and replaces tiles, linoleum, and carpet.
• Performs minor renovations, including constructing walls.
• Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and performs electrical/mechanical repairs (disassembling, cleaning, greasing, replacing parts).
• Executes welding repairs and installs items (timers, switches, receptacles, ballasts).
• Refers equipment needing repair to Supervisor; identifies when replacement is necessary.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Blueprint reading

Work organization

Equipment operation

Problem solving

Education

Grade 10 education

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $30.71/Hr. - CAD $30.71/Hr.

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The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required

Summary

Join our team as a Maintenance Worker, where you’ll keep our buildings, equipment, and mobility devices running safely and smoothly. Reporting to the Plant Services Leader, you’ll handle repairs, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate external work as needed. If you enjoy hands‑on problem‑solving and making a real impact, this role is for you.

What You Bring

Education and Experience:

• Grade 10 education


• Three years related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• 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


• Ability to operate related equipment

What We Offer

• State-of-the-art facilities:The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.


• A competitive salary:$30.71per hour.


• Inclusive culture:We respect the diversity, dignity and independence of all person. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse populationof patients and residents.

Your Day to Day:

• Replaces and repairs plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets, supply lines, waste lines, sprinkler lines).


• Conducts carpentry repairs on cupboards, shelves, furniture, walls, ceilings, and windows using drywall, wood paneling, and glass.


• Applies paint and finishes; removes and replaces tiles, linoleum, and carpet.


• Performs minor renovations, including constructing walls.


• Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and performs electrical/mechanical repairs (disassembling, cleaning, greasing, replacing parts).


• Executes welding repairs and installs items (timers, switches, receptacles, ballasts).


• Refers equipment needing repair to Supervisor; identifies when replacement is necessary.

About our Facilities, Maintenance and Operations (FMO) Team:Our FMO team at Providence Health Care plays a critical behind‑the‑scenes role in keeping hospital environments safe, reliable, and fully operational. The team maintains complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life‑safety systems that support patient care every hour of every day. By ensuring the physical infrastructure is compliant, resilient, and ready, FMO allows clinical teams to focus entirely on patients. For more information, you can visit our FMO careers page here.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.