Job Category
CUPE 116Job Profile
CUPE 116 Salaried - Utility WorkerJob Title
Utility Worker (Regular Full Time)Department
Service Workers and Housekeeping Attendants | Student Housing and Community ServicesCompensation Range
$4,442.00 - $4,877.00 CAD MonthlyPosting End Date
September 27, 2026Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Ongoing
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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
Performs minor maintenance and repairs related to electrical, plumbing and building systems, reflected in typical duties as follows:
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.