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Maintenance Mechanic

British Columbia Institute of Technology

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Software Engineering
CAD 71,964-71,964 / year
Posted on Aug 30, 2025
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Position Details

Position Information
Position Title Maintenance Mechanic
Who We Are
At BCIT, putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision, which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.
Position Summary
BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) Maintenance Mechanic. This position responds to work orders and trouble calls and provides quality service to the School’s staff and students. The position carries out planned and emergency maintenance and repairs to machinery.

Please note: This job is currently undergoing a job review, revision, and evaluation. Any changes and outcome from this review will apply to this position.
Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responding to work requests, trouble calls, and taking corrective action to fix machinery and equipment; this includes troubleshooting problems on a wide variety of systems. The problems are sometimes difficult to identify, solutions are not standard, and many are emergency calls. Priorities are established by assessing the impact on property and public safety.
  • Establishing priorities and requirements for the Preventative Maintenance (PM) Plan, including items that need to be inspected and maintained for regulatory reasons.
  • Conducting preventative maintenance on multiple systems which are interconnected, as per the PM Plan; duties include printing off daily schedule, inspecting, identifying deficiencies and taking corrective action. (duties include but are not limited to: cleaning, inspecting, greasing, lubricating, replacing fan belts).
  • Estimating labour and material costs for major repairs, renovations, upgrades and projects, including reviewing project drawings, sketches, and specifications and making recommendations for improvements.
  • Communicating with individuals from a variety of departments within BCIT, and external contractors brought in to work on systems, including working with difficult or upset clients, describing problems and explaining the interrelation of complex systems.
  • Continually learning about advances in system and equipment design, advancing technology through communicating with local suppliers, on-the-job training, adapting older systems to work with new components and parts.
  • Staying current on new technology and regulatory requirements including changes to standards and codes related to the profession.
  • Upgrading existing systems to more modern and efficient options.
  • Preparing drawing, sketches, layout diagrams, and estimates for internal projects and work required.
  • Maintaining an inventory of supplies.
  • Determining parts/equipment requirements, preparing work orders and purchase requisitions; maintaining records of work performed and completing work control forms.
  • Removing old machinery and equipment, relocating machinery and equipment, and installing and commissioning new machinery and equipment.
  • Maintaining financial records including packing slips, purchase receipts, and charge card statements.
  • Maintaining attendance records and work logs as required.
  • Providing technical information and recommendations to Chief Instructors and Associate Deans with respect to upgrading equipment and implementing approved improvements.
  • Maintaining the work area and the maintenance shop in a clean and safe condition.
  • Assisting others by lifting and carrying materials, and positioning items for repair or reassembly.
  • Completing assignments as part of a team or independently.
  • Coordinating and monitoring the work of contractors to ensure adherence to established safety standards and applicable codes.
  • Adhering to and promoting safety standards required by regulatory bodies including but not limited to: WCB Regulations, WHMIS, equipment lock-out, fall protection, confined space, rigging and hoisting, and asbestos identification.
  • May have supervising/training duties with helpers/apprentices.
  • Undertakes related duties as assigned, consistent with the job grade of this position.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

Definition: The qualifications section for this position was developed using the approved job evaluation plan, agreed to between the BCGEU and BCIT. The qualifications represent the minimum qualifications required in the future (i.e. to be reflected in job postings) and do not reflect the incumbent’s existing qualifications.

Education:
  • A valid Trades Qualification or an Interprovincial Trades Ticket (Journeyperson status (Millwright)) plus technical education and/or certifications in the relevant building trades industry.

License(s)/Certifications(s):
  • Certificate of Qualification and Certificate of Apprenticeship, (both with Red Seal Endorsement).
  • Valid driver’s licence.

Experience:
  • Two (2) years general trades experience plus up to four (4) years current relevant experience in the building trades industry.

Software/Computer Application(s) and Expertise:
  • Basic computer training and experience is required.

Communication/Interpersonal Skills:
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills, with an internal and external customer service orientation.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines.

Administrative Skills:
  • Prioritizing workload and assignments.

Other Skills/Abilities:
  • Experience working in a busy, demanding environment with changing priorities is essential.
  • Willingness to maintain currency in the field and learn on the job is essential.
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

  • Competitive pay
  • Minimum of fifteen days of vacation prorated per year
  • Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $325 if eligible!
  • Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
  • Professional Development funds and resources
  • Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
  • Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
  • Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and see how we hire.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Salary Range Salary Grade 9, Step 4: $71,964 per annum.
Additional Salary Information
Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.
Position Details
Posting Category Facilities / Trades
Department 2 Industrial Construction
Campus Location Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit BCGEU Support Staff
Job Status Auxiliary in Temporary Appointment (BCGEU SS Only)
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Start Date 09/02/2025
Anticipated End Date 03/31/2027
Competition Information
Competition Number 25B600
Competition Open Date 08/30/2025
Competition Close Date
Open Until Filled? Yes
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/9821

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates may be required to submit official transcript(s) from the granting institution for verification.
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Certificate
    • Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD
  2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-9
    • 10+
  3. * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
    • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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