Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Salaried - Utility Worker Job Title Utility Worker Department Service Workers and Housekeeping Attendants | Student Housing and Community Services Compensation Range $4,187.00 - $4,597.00 CAD Monthly Posting End Date August 24, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date December 15, 2025 At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Description Summary Performs minor maintenance and repairs to buildings and equipment. Organizational Status Reports to the Building Services Manager. Interacts with department staff, trade staff and contractors. Work Performed Performs minor maintenance and repairs related to electrical, plumbing and building systems, reflected in typical duties as follows: Troubleshoots and repairs various equipment, such as, floor polishers, ride-on cleaning equipment, vacuums, appliance cords. Replaces lamps and bulbs for a variety of regular and specialized lighting within and outside campus buildings, including underwater in the pool area; work is performed at various heights up to approximately 50 ft., some of which is performed using large specialized equipment, such as, genies and man-lifts. Replaces or repairs other non-wiring related components throughout electrical systems, such as, cover plates, and lens covers. Conducts minor maintenance on plumbing systems, such as, replacing washers and cartridges in waterless urinals, clearing plugged toilets and drains, making temporary leak repairs, maintaining bio-degradable sewage systems, and providing emergency shut off of water supply service. Repairs, maintains, and makes adjustments to building systems and related parts, such as, flooring, base, doors, windows, glazing, blinds, ceiling tiles, flashing, roofs, parapets, and skylights, including utilizing the minor application of sealants, caulking and other waterproofing compounds; cleans and repairs eavestroughing, down pipes, and catch basins; performs minor plaster and wallboard repairs; performs minor painting and paint repairs; lubricates locks, closers, hinges, etc.; replaces dispensing equipment in various areas; and changing batteries on audible alarms or other equipment. Dusts/cleans ceiling areas, high beams, etc. Removes animal feces from occupied areas. Assists other staff when clean up is required, such as, floods, wiping of equipment, and snow removal. Assists trade staff in performing trade and maintenance tasks. Works in conjunction with contractors in performing assigned duties. Participates with other departments in event setups. Maintains records of repairs and notes additional repairs required. Utilizes a variety of hand and power tools and large specialized equipment, such as genies and man-lifts in the performance of duties. Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification. Consequence of Error/Judgement Works within well defined guidelines and procedures but is expected to exercise judgement in carrying tasks through to completion; poor work practices or failure to report problems could result in damage to university property and could result in safety concerns for other staff and/or clients as most work is completed in public areas. Supervision Received Works under general supervision, receiving detailed instructions during orientation and subsequent new assignments or changes in procedures. Supervision Given None. Minimum Qualifications - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications High School graduation.Minimum of two years experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Successful completion of facility maintenance course or similar courses in building maintenance or courses related to building systems, including carpentry, small appliance repairs, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Working knowledge of equipment and tools associated with building maintenance and repair and building systems. Certificate in building maintenance preferred. Proficiency in computer software and work order systems required. Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to work at heights and lift heavy objects. Ability to operate related equipment. Valid BC driver s license. Must be bondable. Ability to work afternoon/evening and weekend shifts. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
