Utility Worker (Regular Full Time)

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of British Columbia is seeking a Utility Worker (Regular Full Time) to perform minor maintenance and repairs across campus facilities. The role reports to the Building Services Manager and collaborates with staff, trades, and contractors to keep buildings safe and functional.

The position requires high school graduation with two years of related experience, along with the ability to work at heights and operate various maintenance equipment.

Qualifications

• High School graduation is required; two years of experience or equivalent acceptable.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives and commit to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance and repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Maintains lighting, plumbing, and building systems with attention to safety and quality.
• Assists other staff and contractors; uses hand and power tools and lifts when needed.
• Keeps records of repairs and coordinates with supervising staff.

Skills

Safety awareness

Work at heights

Bondable

Teamwork

Valid BC driver’s license

Communication skills

Education

High School graduation

Two years experience or equivalent

Tools

Work order systems

Computer software

Job description

Staff - Union

Job Category CUPE 116

Job Profile CUPE 116 Salaried - Utility Worker

Job Title Utility Worker (Regular Full Time)

Department Service Workers and Housekeeping Attendants | Student Housing and Community Services

Compensation Range $4,442.00 - $4,877.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date September 27, 2026

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

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 Description Summary

Performs minor maintenance and repairs to buildings and equipment.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Building Services Manager. Interacts with department staff, trade staff and contractors.

Work Performed

• Troubleshoots and repairs various equipment, such as, floor polishers, ride-on cleaning equipment, vacuums, 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 is performed at various heights up to approximately 50 ft., some of which is performed using large specialized equipment, such as, 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, such as, replacing washers and cartridges in waterless urinals, clearing plugged toilets and drains, making temporary leak repairs, maintaining bio-degradable sewage systems, and providing emergency shut off of water supply service.
• Repairs, maintains, and makes adjustments to building systems and related parts, such as, flooring, base, doors, windows, glazing, blinds, ceiling tiles, flashing, roofs, parapets, and skylights, including utilizing the minor application of sealants, caulking and other waterproofing compounds; cleans and repairs eavestroughing, down pipes, and catch basins; performs minor plaster and wallboard repairs; performs minor painting and paint repairs; lubricates locks, closers, hinges, etc.; replaces dispensing equipment in various areas; and changing batteries on audible alarms or other equipment.
• Dusts/cleans ceiling areas, high beams, etc.
• Removes animal feces from occupied areas.
• Assists other staff when clean up is required, such as, floods, wiping of equipment, and snow removal.
• Assists trade staff in performing trade and maintenance tasks.
• Works in conjunction with contractors in performing assigned duties.
• Participates with other departments in event setups.
• Maintains records of repairs and notes additional repairs required.
• Utilizes a variety of hand and power tools and large specialized equipment, such as genies and man-lifts in the performance of duties.
• Carries out 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 could result in safety concerns for other staff and/or clients as most work is completed in public areas.

Supervision Received

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

Supervision Given

None.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduation.Minimum of two years experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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

• 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.