Maintenance Person Jobs

We're looking for a self-motivated Maintenance Person to join our dynamic Real Property and Workplace Services Maintenance team. This position performs technical, building service, and maintenance work which may vary according to facility activities and operational requirements. In this role, you'll use your physical abilities to install and disassemble furniture systems, move, and position furniture and office equipment, operate manual and power operated tools, and provide assistance to the maintenance tradesperson as required. If you enjoy working with your hands in a physical role, and providing a variety of installation and repair services, consider joining us in this permanent role at the Richmond office.

How you'll make a difference: As a Maintenance Person at WorkSafeBC, you'll help create a sustainable workplace that allows people to thrive.

Where you'll work

In this role you will be working full-time onsite at our Richmond, British Columbia office.

As a Maintenance Person You Will

• Patching and painting
• Acts as a resource to contractors and other individuals by providing work direction and ensuring job site problems are solved together
• Occasionally transports supplies and materials using a variety of different sized vehicles
• Assist with carpentry and millwork as required
• Shred and ensures disposal of confidential materials
• Provide assistance to the Maintenance tradesperson regarding the repair or renovation of physical structures
• Perform tasks relating to the repair, maintenance or operation of Board facilities and Area Offices
• Operate a variety of manual and power operated tools appropriate to the assigned task and ensure that equipment is maintained properly and in good working order
• Ensure any hazardous materials are handled with due care
• Assemble, install, and disassemble modular furniture systems
• Performs inventory and warehouse duties
• Responds to emergencies and fire alarms according to procedures
• Performs a variety of duties related to the repair and maintenance of Area Offices

We're looking for someone who can:

• A team player who is committed to working in a quality and fast paced environment
• Prioritize, schedule, and monitor a workload independently and within a team, to meet desired objectives using established procedures in a safe and timely manner
• Communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Install and assemble equipment
• Work overtime on an as-needed basis
• Maintain professionalism especially when interacting with staff, clients, vendors and contractors
• Evaluate and analyze a variety of technical information, problems, and client needs and take timely, appropriate action to ensure a safe, comfortable environment
• Perform physical repair and maintenance work
• Occasionally travel to province-wide area offices to perform work
• Assist tradespeople with construction and renovation projects

Your background and experience

• This position requires the incumbent to operate a vehicle (Class 5)
• Completion of Grade 12

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

WorkSafeBC's COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the "Policy") is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

Who We Are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Our Benefits

As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)
• Optional leave arrangements
• Health care and dental benefits
• 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Want to apply?

• We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.
• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.