Mechanical Maintenance Assist

Staff - Union

Job Category

IUOE 115

Job Profile

IUOE - Mechanical Maintenance Assist

Job Title

Mechanical Maintenance Assist

Department

Mechanical Operations Trades | Mechanical | Building Operations | Facilities

Compensation Range

$4,807.00 - $4,807.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

September 10, 2026

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

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks

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 Summary
Under the direction of Head or designate performs unskilled and semi-skilled duties on building mechanical systems.

Organizational Status
Reports to the Shop Head.

Work Performed
1. Check HVAC filters and ordering of replacements.

2. Perform filter changes, including delivery of new filters and disposal of old filters, cleaning of plenums and coils.

3. Through visual checks reports to Head or designate any maintenance and operations concerns that may have been observed.

4. Assist Mechanical Trades as directed.

5. Drives vehicles and delivers materials as required.

6. General cleaning of Shops and Mechanical Facilities as directed.

7. Wipes down mechanical equipment.

8. May be required to perform other duties as related to the qualifications and requirements of the classification

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Close attention is required to prevent service failures which could temporarily result in curtailment of all ventilation systems on campus.

Supervision Received
Under the direction of Head or designate performs unskilled and semi-skilled duties on building mechanical systems.

Supervision Given
None.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience with building mechanical systems. Grade 12 graduation. Valid Class 5 Drivers license.

- 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