Mechanical Maintenance Assistant

Staff - Union

Job Category

IUOE 115

Job Profile

IUOE - Mechanical Maintenance Assist

Job Title

Mechanical Maintenance Assistant

Department

Mechanical Operations Trades | Mechanical | Building Operations | Facilities

Compensation Range

$4, $4,807.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

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

Organizational Status
Reports to the Head Maintenance Engineer.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of WHMIS, WCB safety standards.

Working knowledge of tools associated with building mechanical systems.

Physical ability to perform work. Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Ability to operate related equipment. Ability to organize the work.

Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and skill in use of hand tools.

About Us

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.

Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at

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