Maintenance Worker 5

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization as a Maintenance Worker 5, where you'll be part of a dedicated team ensuring the smooth operation of facilities. This role involves performing trades duties across various areas, including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry, while also acting as a customer service advocate. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative healthcare provider values teamwork and offers a supportive environment for your professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in the community and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training

Leadership development opportunities

Wellness supports

Access to exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education plus 4 years of recent related experience required.
• Valid BC Driver’s license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform trades duties in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Act as a customer service advocate and assist team members.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Grade 10 education

4 years of related experience

Tools

Electrical tools

Mechanical tools

Plumbing tools

Carpentry tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $30.27/Hr. - CAD $30.27/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Maintenance Worker 5 with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Maintenance Worker 5 to join the Plant Maintenance team at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As a Maintenance Worker at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Perform trades duties approaching the journeyman level in a variety of trades’ areas such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and welding.
• Perform maintenance and repair duties related to buildings and equipment and perform mechanical and electrical repairs to equipment and systems.
• Participate on the Rapid Response Team and as a member of the Maintenance team.
• Assist other team members in their duties to ensure a timely and complete delivery of service to our clients.
• Act in various capacities, supporting maintenance in general terms.
• Act as a customer service advocate, accelerating the resolution of customer concerns.

This position may require inter-site work assignments, and working in a support role to trades personnel.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Grade 10, plus four (4) years’ recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must have Valid BC Driver’s license, unless specified in the posting.

Knowledge & Abilities

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

Closing Statement

Class 5 Drivers' License is required.

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.

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.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.