Utility Worker

Utility Worker

Staff – Union Job Category CUPE 116 – Job Profile CUPE 116 – Salaried – Utility Worker

Department:
Utility Workers | Custodial Leadership | Custodial Services | Facilities

Compensation: $5,546.00 – $5,984.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date:
July 13, 2026

UBC Building Operations creates outstanding university experiences by maintaining and operating the university’s learning environment in the safest, simplest, sustainable, and most efficient way. We provide comprehensive facilities maintenance, operations and renovation services for lands and buildings owned by the University of British Columbia. Utility Workers belong to the Custodial Services unit and perform minor maintenance and repair work for core University buildings and equipment on the Vancouver campus.

• Perform minor maintenance and repairs related to electrical, plumbing and building systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair various equipment such as floor polishers, ride‑on cleaning equipment, vacuums and appliance cords.
• Replace lamps and bulbs for a variety of regular and specialized lighting within and outside campus buildings, including underwater in the pool area; work is performed at various heights up to approximately 50ft., some of which is performed using large specialized equipment such as genies and man‑lifts.
• Replace or repair other non‑wiring related components throughout electrical systems, such as cover plates and lens covers.
• Conduct minor maintenance on plumbing systems, such as replacing washers and cartridges in waterless urinals, clearing plugged toilets or drains, and maintaining bio‑degradable sewage systems.
• Repair and make adjustments to building systems and related parts, such as flooring, windows, blinds, ceiling tiles, skylights, including utilizing the minor application of sealants, caulking and other waterproofing compounds; perform minor plaster and wallboard repairs, lubrication of locks, closers, hinges, etc.; replace dispensing equipment in various areas.
• Dust and clean ceiling areas, high beams, etc.
• Remove animal feces from occupied areas.
• Assist other staff when clean up is required, such as floods, wiping of equipment, snow removal.
• Participate with other departments in event setups.
• Maintain records of repairs and note additional repairs required.
• Utilize a variety of hand and power tools and large specialized equipment, such as genies and man‑lifts, in the performance of duties.
• Carry out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Utility Workers work within well‑defined guidelines and procedures but are expected to exercise judgment in carrying tasks through to completion; poor work practices or failure to report problems could result in damage to university property and could result in safety concerns for other staff and/or clients as most work is completed in public areas.

Utility Workers report to the Operations Manager, Custodial Services. They work under the general supervision of the Head Utility Worker and receive detailed instructions during orientation and subsequent new assignments or changes in procedures. No supervision is given.

• 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.

• High School graduation.
• Minimum of two years experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid and subsisting Class 5 Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
• General knowledge of maintenance rules and regulations, security and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and to adopt new methods and practices.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and accurately prioritize tasks in order to meet operational deadlines.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, supervisors and peers.

The University of British Columbia is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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;
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 wo