Maintenance Worker V

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Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

We have an exciting Casual opportunity for a Maintenance Worker V to join our team.

Effective October 26th, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

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Under the direction of the designated Plant Service Supervisor at the assigned site, the Maintenance Worker V performs trades related duties approaching the journeyman level in the repair, maintenance, installation and modification of hospital equipment, parts, systems and components. May supervise maintenance workers and other designated staff.

1. Carries out preventative maintenance on hospital equipment and systems as directed; alters systems operating parameters and schedules, repairs/calibrates various instrumentation components; performs electrical and mechanical maintenance repairs to heavy duty and other equipment such as pumps, fans, air compressors, autoclaves, washers, sterilizers, oxygen and vacuum systems and kitchen equipment by oiling and greasing equipment and replacing items such as valves bearings, seals drive units, electric motors, fans and pumps.


2. Answers service and emergency calls for systems such as fire protection, medical air, vacuum and gas and sterilizers, resets systems assesses and performs required repairs and/or call in appropriate staff or contractors.


3. Install plumbing fixtures and systems and or extends/changes water supply lines and fitting pipes, and assesses and performs repairs to plumbing related equipment.


4. Constructs walls, doors, windows, ceilings and floors by framing and or applying finishing materials such as wood, drywall, floor coverings, and wood panelling, designs and constructs furniture such as desks and tables.


5. Performs painting, plastering and decorating by applying paints, plaster and wall coverings.


6. Supervises Maintenance Workers and other designated staff by performing duties such as scheduling and co-ordinating work assignments, evaluating employee performance and determining related training and orientation requirements.


7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Grade 10, plus four (4) years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to deal with others effectively.


• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.


• Ability to organize work.


• Ability to operate related equipment.