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Building Maintenance Worker

New Westminster, British Columbia

Number of Openings:  1
Hours per Week:  37.5 hours per week.
Employee Group:  CUPE, Local 387
Location:  City Hall: 511 Royal Ave
Competition #:  566
Additional Details:
Building Maintenance Worker
Employment Status: Regular Full-Time
Pay Range: $30.70- $36.09 per hour plus benefits
Closing Date: 7/9/24

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Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be involved in maintenance and semi-skilled technical work to ensure the effective operation and minor maintenance of heating and ventilation equipment and related systems in various Municipal buildings. You will perform a variety of building maintenance, repair and service duties.  The work includes carpentry, plumbing, and painting tasks.  In addition, you will undertake limited construction and renovation projects according to prepared specifications and as directed. You will exercise considerable independent judgement and action in day-to-day activities, however, major maintenance, repairs or expenditures are referred to a supervisor who reviews work performance in terms of ensuring desired objectives and established standards.

If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you:

• Grade 12 graduation supplemented by technical courses such as Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Power Engineering, Construction, or related courses at a vocational institute, plus some related experience in building maintenance operation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of the materials, practices, tools and equipment used in building support services, maintenance and repair work.
• Sound knowledge of the functions and operations of computerized heating and ventilation equipment and support systems in Municipal buildings.
• Working knowledge of the functions and operations of plumbing equipment and services and the ability to identify potential problems and to operate and make semi-skilled repairs to heating and ventilating equipment and related systems.
• Experience conducting building inspections related to safety hazards, maintenance concerns and defective equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records related to the work.
• Skill in the use and care of tools related to the work.
• Ability to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check (PIC).
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Apply by sending your cover letter and resume in one document.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.

New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.

We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted

www.newwestcity.ca

Organization: City of New Westminster

Region: Lower Mainland

Posted: June 19, 2024, 4:24 pm

Expires: July 9, 2024, 11:59 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma
Job Experience: Experience an asset
Rate: $30.70 to $36.09 Hour