Maintenance Mechanic

We are seeking a dedicated, safety-focused Maintenance Mechanic to power operations at Richmond’s Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. Serving Metro Vancouver, this vital facility safeguards both public health and our local ecosystem.

Joining an elite mechanical maintenance crew, you will drive the peak performance, reliability, and safety of massive industrial machinery. Your hands-on expertise directly ensures essential regional infrastructure runs seamlessly every day.

Step into a permanent, full-time union role offering top-tier pay, rock-solid career security, and hands-on exposure to cutting-edge municipal tech. We want a sharp, safety-driven tradesperson with strong diagnostic instincts who thrives working both solo and alongside a tight-knit industrial team.

Position Title:

Maintenance Mechanic

Location:

Richmond, BC – Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant

Employment Type:

Full-Time Permanent

Department:
Liquid Waste Services

Union: GVRDEU (Unionized Environment)

Schedule:

Shift work required (Monday–Friday operations, additional shifts as required)

Wage: $47.88/hour + 6.25% deferred compensation (redeemable as pay or time off)

Qualification Requirement:
Grade 12 (or equivalent);
Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright Trade Qualification (required) – Red Seal is an asset

Eligibility:
Currently located in and legally permitted to work full-time in British Columbia

Advantages
Earn a highly competitive base rate of $47.88/hour

Boost your earnings with 6.25% deferred compensation, flexible as extra cash or paid time off

Enjoy unmatched job stability in a permanent, full-time unionized career

Keep essential Metro Vancouver infrastructure running smoothly every single day

Thrive in a workplace that prioritizes rigorous safety, continuous training, and best practices

Partner closely with seasoned tradespeople and dedicated plant operators

Tackle challenging, large-scale industrial mechanical systems and heavy machinery

Make a tangible impact protecting local waterways, ecosystems, and community health

Build a lasting future with an established municipal employer offering comprehensive benefits

Responsibilities
Install, precision-align, maintain, and overhaul massive industrial mechanical equipment

Diagnose and repair heavy-duty diesel/gas engines, pumps, compressors, blowers, turbines, and conveyors

Service complex piping networks, valves, flow meters, and critical mechanical assemblies plant-wide

Execute proactive preventative maintenance, thorough inspections, and rapid corrective repairs

Pinpoint root mechanical failures and engineer lasting, reliable repair solutions

Precision-align and commission newly installed mechanical systems to exact tolerances

Log accurate maintenance histories, engine diagnostics, and equipment service documentation

Collaborate with plant operators to rapidly troubleshoot live operational bottlenecks

Perform minor welding tasks and support certified welders with structural layouts and repairs

Mentor, train, and guide apprentices and junior mechanics on the shop floor

Manage specialty tools, track spare parts inventory, and keep workspaces spotless

Strictly uphold all workplace safety protocols, WorkSafeBC rules, and municipal standards

Contribute to developing Safe Work Procedures and championing site-wide compliance

Step up into lead hand or acting supervisor roles whenever operational needs arise

Qualifications
High school diploma (Grade 12) or recognized equivalent

Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic or Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Trade Qualification (Red Seal preferred)

At least 4 years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in heavy industry

Deep technical mastery of industrial pumps, engines, compressors, and rotating equipment

Prior background in heavy industrial, utility, or…