Are you looking to apply your building maintenance expertise and skills towards making a meaningful impact in your community?

Would you like to be part of a tight-knit team of maintenance professionals with a fantastic culture while earning competitive pay?

The Facilities Maintenance team at Providence Health Care are looking to hire an experienced Maintenance Worker 5 to contribute to the well-being of the communities we serve by helping ensure the seamless operation of St. Paul's Hospital.

As a Maintenance Worker 5, you will be a key player in building maintenance, from installations and renovations to executing preventative and corrective maintenance duties related to buildings, structural elements, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. 

Be part of a team that doesn't just maintain buildings. Our Facilities Maintenance team creates environments that foster well-being and healing. Your work directly impacts the lives of our community members. Join us in building a future where compassionate care meets excellence in facilities maintenance.

Education

• Grade 10, plus four years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation ($29.18/hour) and benefits for eligible employees  
• Great life-work balance - 8AM-4PM schedule, with overtime only as needed and Saturday/Sunday off 
• Fantastic team culture and supportive management
• Opportunity for mentorship and career advancement within the organization 
• Work with and support passionate clinical teams dedicated to patient care
• See the day-to-day impact your maintenance expertise brings to the lives of the patients of our facilities  

Your Day to Day:

• Plumbing Installation: Installs and modifies plumbing fixtures, taps, sinks, and toilets.

• Electrical/Mechanical Repairs: Repairs equipment like autoclaves, washers, sterilizers, and dryers.

• Construction & Repair: Builds and repairs shelves, furniture, walls, and other structures.

• Painting & Decoration: Applies paint, plaster, and wall coverings; installs various items.

• Renovations & Repairs: Performs minor renovations, roof repairs, and demolitions.

• Preventative Maintenance: Develops and monitors maintenance procedures, recommends repairs.

• Supervision: Coordinates work assignments and evaluates employee performance.

• Cleanliness: Maintains shop, storage rooms, and disposes of materials as required.

Who We Are

Providence Health Care is a non-profit healthcare provider with over fifteen sites, including a large tertiary hospital in the heart of Vancouver’s beautiful and vibrant Downtown, a smaller community hospital in the idyllic Mount Pleasant neighborhood, five long-term care facilities, as well as other clinics. 

As a leading teaching and research organization, and the provincial referral center for Cardiac, HIV/AIDS, and Renal Care, we provide services ranging from acute and long-term care to leading substance use and addiction treatment supporting some of BC’s most marginalized communities. Guided by the motto “how you want to be treated”, delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care is our mission.