Maintenance Technician I - City of Vancouver, Vancouver

AI Summary

The City of Vancouver is seeking a Maintenance Technician I in Vancouver. This role involves maintaining, operating, troubleshooting, and repairing physical plant equipment and related HVAC systems. Candidates require a Fourth Class Power Engineer Certificate and considerable related experience. A valid BC Driver’s License is also required for this maintenance position.

About the Opportunity with the City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver, located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), is dedicated to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Consistently recognized among Canada's top employers, the City offers a rewarding career within the public service, where staff play a crucial role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services and upholding ethical governance. Joining this committed team means contributing to an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace that shapes Vancouver's core commitments to sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents. This Maintenance Technician I position is integral to supporting the city's infrastructure, requiring a professional with sound related experience in facility maintenance.

Key Responsibilities and Equipment Maintenance

As a Maintenance Technician I, your primary responsibility will be the diligent maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of physical plant equipment and related systems essential for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning within City of Vancouver facilities. This role is required to perform various shifts, including evenings and weekends, as operationally necessary. Specific duties include inspecting critical components, checking gauges, and monitoring fluid levels to ensure optimal performance. You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of filters, pulleys, and belts, as well as replacing gaskets, pumps, and bearings. Further tasks involve refitting and packing valves, testing and adding chemicals to systems, and routinely oiling, greasing, and cleaning various components. Operational tests will be conducted to verify optimal equipment performance, alongside making necessary set point adjustments to physical plant equipment and its related control systems. This comprehensive maintenance work ensures the longevity and efficiency of vital city infrastructure.

Qualifications and Essential Skills

To be successful in this Maintenance Technician I role, candidates must have completed Grade 12 along with relevant technical specialty courses, combined with considerable related experience in the field. A Fourth Class Power Engineer Certificate or an equivalent/higher certification is strictly required. Sound experience in the maintenance of HVAC equipment and a working knowledge of WorkSafe BC indoor air quality regulations are also essential. Applicants must possess a current and valid BC Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, as this is a required component of the position. The role demands considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of building system components and related installations. A working knowledge of building systems and provincial operating regulations is expected, alongside the ability to operate and adjust automated control systems (DCC) such as Delta and Reliable controls, perform complex repairs, and replace various components. Strong judgement, effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain records and prepare reports are also important for this role within the City of Vancouver.