Physical Plant Maintenance Worker 1

City of North Vancouver; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of North Vancouver is seeking an auxiliary Physical Plant Maintenance Worker 1 to join the Corporate Services department – Civic Facilities Division. You will perform skilled technical work inspecting, maintaining, and repairing HVAC and related systems in municipal buildings, including preventive maintenance and basic electrical/plumbing tasks.

A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License is required, and experience with direct digital controls (DDC) is preferred.

Job description

The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

The Corporate Services department – Civic Facilities Division is seeking an auxiliary Physical Plant Maintenance Worker 1 to join their team.

Responsibilities

You will perform skilled technical work involving the inspection, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and related systems in municipal buildings. This includes a wide variety of preventive maintenance tasks, including scheduled and emergency repairs and those arising from user complaints. You will also perform a variety of minor electrical and plumbing repair tasks.

Requirements

You will have a thorough knowledge of the functions and operations of heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment and services; thorough knowledge of principles, practices, tools and equipment used in building support services, maintenance and repair work. You will also have the ability to assist in the implementation of a preventive maintenance program for all physical plant equipment, read blueprints and plans, and prepare and maintain reports and records related to the work. You will have working knowledge and experience with direct digital controls ( DDC ).

You will have completed technical courses related to the work and have sound related experience in building maintenance operations. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License is required.

Compensation

$38.65 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits

(Pay Grade 20 – 2026 rates)

Hours of Work

Auxiliary. Hours of work may vary based on operational needs.

Additional Information

You will be required to obtain and maintain an RCMP security clearance as a condition of ongoing employment.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer—one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person. Guided by our core values and Council’s vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at [e-mail] . We’re here to support your full participation.

Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.

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Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter