Operations Maintenance Worker

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Operations Maintenance Worker to join their team. The role involves skilled manual public works maintenance and construction, ensuring the safety and functionality of municipal infrastructure. You will perform inspections, repairs, and maintenance while operating city vehicles and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong knowledge of public works practices and safety standards, along with a passion for serving the community. If you are looking for a fulfilling career with opportunities for growth, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 and relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of public works maintenance practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical assessments related to public inquiries.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of city infrastructure.

Skills

Public Works Maintenance

Safety Standards Knowledge

Record Keeping

Assessment Skills

Education

Grade 12 Completion

Tools

City Vehicles

Job description

Operations Maintenance Worker

Competition No: 2024-341

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $35.71/hour (2024 Rates)

Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘C’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Outside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 5/6/25

The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!

This skilled manual public works maintenance and construction work requires a good functional knowledge of departmental procedures and policies. An incumbent conducts physical assessments related to public after-hours inquiries and service requests concerning municipal sewer, water, drainage, sanitation, and road infrastructure, including areas such as roads, sidewalks, structures, medians, signs, road markings, benches, street lights, or bus shelters. Responsibilities include performing routine maintenance, inspections, repairs, removing or arranging for hazard removal, laying out, assisting, and directing laborers engaged in manual tasks, directing equipment operators and truck drivers to ensure safety standards, and documenting inquiries and incidents.

The role also involves operating city vehicles for transporting equipment, parts, materials, and personnel, maintaining vehicles, providing information to internal contacts, and performing related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of Grade 12, relevant experience, and possibly experience as a crew leader or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of public works maintenance practices, safety standards, and city infrastructure is essential. The ability to assess deficiencies, maintain records, and prepare reports is required. Candidates must have a Class 5 Driver’s Licence for British Columbia; EOCP Water Distribution Level 1 Certification and EOCP Wastewater Collection Level 1 Certification are assets.

The closing date for this position has been extended until filled. New applications are welcome!

The City of Burnaby acknowledges its location on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim speaking peoples. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets are required at the interview stage.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of applying online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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