Utility Worker

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada seeks a Utility Worker to perform minor maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to equity and diversity and have a high school graduation. This position requires operational knowledge of maintenance equipment, effective communication skills, and the ability to work at heights. The role includes working under general supervision with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience or equivalent education.
• Working knowledge of equipment associated with building maintenance.
• Valid BC driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor maintenance and repairs related to various systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair building maintenance equipment.
• Conduct minor plumbing maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

High School graduation

Tools

Hand and power tools

Large equipment (genies, man-lifts)

Job description

Overview

Staff - Union CUPE 116. Job Profile CUPE 116 Salaried - Utility Worker. Department: Service Workers and Housekeeping Attendants | Student Housing and Community Services. Compensation Range: $4,187.00 - $4,597.00 CAD Monthly. Posting End Date: October 1, 2025. Job End Date: October 6, 2026. 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 Description Summary

Performs minor maintenance and repairs to buildings and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs minor maintenance and repairs related to electrical, plumbing and building systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs various equipment, such as floor polishers, ride-on cleaning equipment, vacuums, and appliance cords.
• Replaces lamps and bulbs for a variety of regular and specialized lighting within and outside campus buildings, including underwater in the pool area; work may be performed at heights up to approximately 50 ft with large specialized equipment (genies and man-lifts).
• Replaces or repairs other non-wiring related components throughout electrical systems, such as cover plates and lens covers.
• Conducts minor maintenance on plumbing systems (e.g., replacing washers and cartridges in waterless urinals, clearing plugged toilets and drains, making temporary leak repairs, maintaining bio-degradable sewage systems, emergency shut off of water supply).
• Repairs, maintains, and adjusts building systems and related parts (flooring, doors, windows, glazing, blinds, ceilings, roofs, skylights, etc.); performs minor sealant and waterproofing work; cleans and repairs eavestroughing, downspouts, and catch basins; performs minor plaster and wallboard repairs; performs minor painting; lubricates locks and hinges.
• Dusts and cleans ceiling areas and high beams.
• Removes animal feces from occupied areas.
• Assists other staff with clean-up tasks (e.g., floods, equipment wiping, snow removal).
• Assists trade staff and works with contractors; participates in event setups with other departments.
• Maintains records of repairs and notes additional repairs required.
• Utilizes hand and power tools and large equipment (genies, man-lifts) in performance of duties.
• Performs any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Works within well defined guidelines and procedures but is expected to exercise judgement in carrying tasks through to completion; poor work practices or failure to report problems could result in damage to university property and safety concerns for other staff and/or clients as most work is completed in public areas.

Supervision

Supervision Received: Works under general supervision, receiving detailed instructions during orientation and subsequent new assignments or changes in procedures.

Supervision Given: None.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• High School graduation. Minimum of two years experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Successful completion of facility maintenance course or similar courses in building maintenance or courses related to building systems, including carpentry, small appliance repairs, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Working knowledge of equipment and tools associated with building maintenance and repair and building systems. Certificate in building maintenance preferred. Proficiency in computer software and work order systems required.
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work at heights and lift heavy objects.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Valid BC driver s license.
• Must be bondable.
• Ability to work afternoon/evening and weekend shifts.