Reporting to the Leader, Plant Services or designate, performs maintenance and repair duties in a variety of areas related to buildings, mechanical, electrical and equipment. Organizes and performs preventative maintenance and repairs on wheelchairs, stretchers, lifts and other assigned equipment or requisitions and inspects repairs by external resources.

Education
Grade 10, plus three years 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 operate related equipment. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to deal with others effectively. Ability to organize work.

Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.

State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.

Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents

Your Day to Day:

• Replaces plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets).
• Repairs plumbing fixtures (water supply lines, waste lines, sprinkler lines).
• Performs carpentry repairs (cupboards, shelves, furniture, walls, ceilings, windows).
• Applies materials: drywall, wood panelling, floor/ceiling coverings, glass.
• Constructs shelves and cupboards.
• Applies paint and finishes (brush, roller, spray).
• Removes/replaces tiles, linoleum, and carpet.
• Performs minor renovations (e.g., constructing walls).
• Diagnoses equipment/appliance malfunctions.
• Performs electrical/mechanical repairs: disassembling motors, cleaning, oiling, greasing, replacing parts.
• Conducts welding repairs (soldering, changing seals/bearings).
• Reassembles and installs items (timers, switches, receptacles, ballasts, circuits).
• Refers equipment to Supervisor for repair when needed.
• Maintains and repairs equipment (wheelchairs, stretchers, lifts, etc.).
• Coordinates moving of equipment to Plant Services for repair.
• Identifies when equipment requires replacement and notifies Chief Engineer.
• Coordinates major repairs with external companies.
• Inspects repair work and arranges follow-up if necessary.
• Maintains inventory and parts records; places orders with requisition forms.
• Keeps records of work requests (received and completed).
• Maintains work area and tools for cleanliness, safety, and effectiveness.
• Performs safety checks on equipment and electrical appliances (faulty wires, grounding issues).
• Conducts preventative maintenance on designated equipment per procedures.
• Performs daily rounds, checks mechanical equipment, and records information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Who We Are:

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.