Utility Worker

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Utility Worker

Job Title

Utility Worker

Department

Utility Workers | Custodial Leadership | Custodial Services | Facilities

Compensation Range

$5,546.00 - $5,984.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

July 13, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

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

UBC Building Operations creates outstanding university experiences by maintaining and operating the university s learning environment in the safest, simplest, sustainable, most efficient way. We provide comprehensive facilities maintenance, operations and renovation services for lands and buildings owned by the University of British Columbia. We are dedicated to ensuring the best possible environment for learning and research at UBC.



Utility Workers belong to the Custodial Services unit and perform minor maintenance and repair work for core University buildings and equipment on the Vancouver campus.

Organizational Status

Utility Workers report to the Operations Manager, Custodial Services. Utility Workers receive daily instruction and supervision from the Head Utility Worker and perform their work both independently as well as within a team based on the nature of the work assigned.

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, and 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, lens covers.

Conducts minor maintenance on plumbing systems, such as, replacing washers and cartridges in waterless urinals, clearing plugged toilets or drains, and maintaining bio-degradable sewage systems.

Repairs and makes adjustments to building systems and related parts, such as, flooring, windows, blinds, ceiling tiles, skylights including utilizing the minor application of sealants, caulking and other waterproofing compounds; performs minor plaster and wallboard repairs, lubrication of locks, closers, hinges, etc.; replacing dispensing equipment in various areas.

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, snow removal.

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

Utility Workers work within well-defined guidelines and procedures but are expected to exercise judgment 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

Utility Workers report to the Operations Manager, Custodial Services. Utility Workers work under the general supervision of the Head Utility Worker and receive 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.Valid and subsisting Class 5 Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record

General knowledge of maintenance rules and regulations, security and safety policies and procedures. Ability to operate related equipment. Ability to follow instructions and to adopt new methods and practices. Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and accurately prioritize tasks in order to meet operational deadlines. Effective communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, supervisors and peers.