Trades - Mechanic

Department
:
Fleet & Assets | Municipal Services | Facilities

Job Category
: CUPE 116

Job Title
:
Trades 3 - Mechanic

The University of British Columbia Vancouver campus has more than 500 vehicles and equipment. Our diverse fleet includes but is not limited to electric vehicles, pickup trucks, cargo and passenger vans, refuse‑hauling trucks, construction equipment, backhoes, rugged terrain vehicles, lawnmowers, and agricultural and landscape equipment.

UBC Facilities creates outstanding university experiences by maintaining and operating the university's learning environment in the safest, simplest, sustainable, and most efficient way. The Mechanic performs skilled mechanical repair and maintenance work of campus vehicles and equipment and other mechanical equipment. They inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment according to provincial vehicle inspection program requirements.

The Mechanic belongs to the Fleet Management Department and reports to the Manager, Fleet & Asset. Works closely with other Mechanics in the unit as well as employees in other trade and administrative groups.

• As part of the repair and maintenance of vehicles, overhauls engines and transmissions; strong understanding of electrical and electronic systems; performs electrical and electronic diagnosis; conducts fault finding, rebuilds parts for reuse; modifies engine parts for specific purposes; and welds (using electrical and acetylene welding) and repairs equipment.
• Lubricates trucks, tractors, and equipment.
• Maintains all vehicles and equipment up to recognized standards.
• Responsible for vehicle inspection.
• Experience in maintaining and servicing EV, Hybrid, and CNG vehicles.
• Keeps current with preventive maintenance concepts using Planon and other related systems, and is familiar with manufacturer and regulatory maintenance requirements.
• Inspects and maintains vehicles to meet Provincial Vehicle Inspection Program requirements.
• Maintains gardening equipment, such as power lawnmowers, fertilizers, spreaders, chainsaws, etc.
• Maintains and tests stationary emergency generators.
• Fabricating, upfitting, and modifying vehicles utilizing sheet metal facilities.
• Train and monitor the work of one or more apprentices.
• Instructs drivers and operators in proper vehicle and equipment use and maintenance.
• Maintains mechanical tools and equipment used for mechanical repairs.
• Maintains an inventory of repair parts, orders parts, and prepares repair/maintenance estimates.
• Responds to trouble calls and emergency call‑outs, some of which may involve mobile repairs.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Identifies the nature of problems, determines repair/maintenance requirements, the sequence of work, the work methods, and equipment to be employed and decides how best to complete the work based on the technical knowledge of the trade and related departmental guidelines and policies. Inappropriate decisions may result in minor service delays and/or costs.

Works under general supervision and from oral and written instructions and by established mechanical techniques.

Monitors and checks the work of apprentices as the need arises.

• Trade certification to a journeyperson level as a Truck and Transport Mechanic (Preferred) or Heavy‑Duty Mechanic.
• Computerized engine management training and technical certification as an authorized Commercial/Private Vehicle Inspector.
• Valid BC Driver’s class 3 license with air brakes endorsement. Clean driver’s abstract and insurance claim history.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to perform advanced maintenance and repair on job‑related tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Proficiency in MS Office. Knowledge about the Workday system will be an asset.
• Ability to bring own tools.
• Ability to provide quality service to customers in a courteous, patient manner.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, attentive, and polite manner.
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Truck and Transport Mechanic and Heavy‑Duty Mechanic will be eligible for $3.30 per hour shift premium.
• Four‑day work week with one weekday off. Weekends are off. Shifts are during the day (shift schedule can change and overtime work may be required to accommodate operational needs).
• CUPE 116 full‑time employees are eligible for health, dental, EAP, disability, life insurance, and pension benefits in accordance with UBC benefit eligibility rules.

For more details, please visit UBC HR Benefits eligibility information: