Laundry Power Engineer & Maintenance Worker

Victoria Regional Laundry (VHW) - Victoria, BC V8Z 1R7 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Victoria Regional Laundry

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

06:00-16:00, 06:30-16:30, 08:00-18:00, 09:00-19:00

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$37.72 - $37.72

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Aug. 17 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Head, Laundry Maintenance or designate. Operates, maintains, and repairs laundry power plant and related equipment throughout the facility by performing duties such as starting up and shutting down boilers and laundry equipment, related heating, air conditioning, and ventilation machinery, monitoring, recording and adjusting temperature and pressure levels, carrying out scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance laundry equipment, and repairing or replacing items such as valves, bearings, seals, fans, pumps, rail systems, and rolling stock.

This position performs trade duties approaching the journeyman level in one or a variety of trades and works without direct supervision.

Graduation from a recognized program in power engineering, plus two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Certificate of competency as a 4th Class Power Engineer.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.