Trades 3 - Mechanic

ubc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

EAP

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pension

Job summary

UBC Facilities maintains and operates the university's vehicles and equipment, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency across the fleet. The Mechanic role involves skilled repair, maintenance, and inspection of campus assets, with a focus on meeting provincial requirements and keeping downtime minimal.

Fieldwork includes diagnosing electrical systems, welding, and upfitting as needed, with opportunities to mentor apprentices and coordinate with campus drivers to maintain smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining EV, Hybrid, and CNG vehicles.
• Skilled in electrical and electronic diagnosis and fault finding.
• Proficient in welding and fabrication work.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled mechanical repair and maintenance of campus vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect and maintain vehicles to provincial standards and plans.
• Lead and train apprentices and supervise drivers/operators.
• Respond to trouble calls and perform mobile repairs as needed.

Skills

Mechanic

Truck & heavy equipment

Electrical systems

Welding

Preventive maintenance

Tools

Planon

Job description

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Trades 3 - Mechanic

Job Title

Trades 3 - Mechanic

Department

Fleet & Assets | Municipal Services | Facilities

Compensation Range

$7,487.00 - $8,028.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

August 20, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

• Truck and Transport Mechanic and Heavy-Duty Mechanic will be eligible for $3.65 per hour shift premium.
• CUPE 116 full‑time employees are eligible for health, dental, EAP, disability, life insurance, and pension benefits in accordance with UBC benefit eligibility rules.

Four Day work week with one weekday off. Weekends are off, and shifts are during day (Please note shift schedule can change and overtime work may be required to accommodate operational needs).

This position offers a flex schedule and does not require night shifts unless operationally necessary.

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.

UBC Garage ensures that Fleet and Equipment are safe, Operationally efficient, and Environmentally sustainable.

About UBC Fleet

The University of British Columbia Vancouver campus has more than 500 vehicles and equipment's. Our diverse fleet includes but is not limited to Electric vehicles, pickup trucks, Cargo / Passenger vans, refuse-hauling trucks, construction equipment, backhoes, rugged terrain vehicles, lawnmowers, and Agriculture and landscape equipment.

Job Summary

UBC Facilities creates outstanding university experiences by maintaining and operating the university's learning environment in the safest, simplest, sustainable, and most efficient way. Mechanics belong to the Facilities' Fleet Management Department, which offers a complete range of services for all automotive and equipment assets at the University. Within this department, the Mechanic performs skilled mechanical repair and maintenance work of campus vehicles and equipment and other mechanical equipment. The Mechanic inspects and maintains vehicles and equipment according to provincial vehicle inspection program requirements.

Organizational Status

The Mechanic belongs to the Fleet Management Department and reports to the Manager, Fleet & Asset. Works closely with other Mechanics in the unit as well as employees in other trade and administrative groups.

Work Performed

• As part of the repair and maintenance of vehicles, overhauls engines, and transmissions; strong understanding of electrical and electronic systems; performs electrical and electronic diagnosis; conducts fault finding, rebuilds parts for reuse; modifies engine parts for specific purposes; and welds (using electrical and acetylene welding) and repairs equipment. Lubricates trucks, tractors, and equipment.
• Maintains all vehicles and equipment up to recognized standards.
• Experience in maintaining and servicing EV, Hybrid, and CNG vehicles
• Keeps current with preventive maintenance concepts using Planon and other related systems, and be familiar with manufacturer and regulatory maintenance requirements.
• Inspects and maintains vehicles to meet Provincial Vehicle Inspection Program requirements.
• Maintains gardening equipment, such as power lawnmowers, fertilizers, spreaders, chainsaws, etc.
• Maintains and tests stationary emergency generators.
• Fabricating, upfitting, and modifying vehicles utilizing sheet metal facilities.
• Train, and monitor the work of one or more apprentices.
• Instructs drivers and operators in proper vehicle and equipment use and maintenance.
• Maintains mechanical tools and equipment used for mechanical repairs.
• Maintains an inventory of repair parts, order parts, and repair/maintenance estimates.
• Responds to Trouble Calls and Emergency Call-Outs, some of which may involve mobile repairs.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Identifies the nature of problems, determines repair/maintenance requirements, the sequence of work, the work methods and equipment to be employed and decides how best to complete the work based on the technical knowledge of the trade and related departmental guidelines and policies; inappropriate decisions may result in minor service delays and/or costs.

Supervision Received

Works under general supervision and from oral and written instructions and by established mechanical techniques.

Supervision Given

Monitors and checks the work of apprentice(s) as the ne