Mechanical Maintenance Assist

ubc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Assist to support building operations and maintain mechanical systems. Reporting to the Shop Head, you will perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to HVAC and building services.

You will check filters, perform changes, assist trades, drive to deliver materials, and ensure cleanliness of mechanical spaces. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and supporting campus infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience with building mechanical systems.
• Grade 12 graduation.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Check HVAC filters and ordering of replacements.
• Perform filter changes, including delivery of new filters and disposal of old filters, cleaning of plenums and coils.
• Report maintenance and operations concerns to Head or designate.
• Assist Mechanical Trades as directed.
• Drive vehicles and deliver materials as required.
• General cleaning of shops and mechanical facilities as directed.
• Wipe down mechanical equipment.

Skills

Building mechanical experience

Education

Grade 12 graduation

Job description

Job Details

• Staff - Union
• Job Category: IUOE 115
• Job Profile: IUOE - Mechanical Maintenance Assist
• Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Assist
• Department: Mechanical Operations Trades | Mechanical | Building Operations | Facilities
• Compensation Range: $4,807.00 - $4,807.00 CAD Monthly
• Posting End Date: September 10, 2026
• Job End Date: Ongoing

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

Under the direction of Head or designate performs unskilled and semi-skilled duties on building mechanical systems.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Shop Head.

Work Performed

1. Check HVAC filters and ordering of replacements.
2. Perform filter changes, including delivery of new filters and disposal of old filters, cleaning of plenums and coils.
3. Through visual checks reports to Head or designate any maintenance and operations concerns that may have been observed.
4. Assist Mechanical Trades as directed.
5. Drives vehicles and delivers materials as required.
6. General cleaning of Shops and Mechanical Facilities as directed.
7. Wipes down mechanical equipment.
8. May be required to perform other duties as related to the qualifications and requirements of the classification

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Close attention is required to prevent service failures which could temporarily result in curtailment of all ventilation systems on campus.

Supervision Received

Under the direction of Head or designate performs unskilled and semi-skilled duties on building mechanical systems.

Supervision Given

None.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience with building mechanical systems. Grade 12 graduation. Valid Class 5 Drivers license.

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion