Maintenance Worker 5
Vancouver Coastal Health
Maintenance Worker 5
Vancouver Coastal Health
Public health authority delivering patient care
Come work as a Maintenance Worker 5 with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Plant Maintenance team at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver BC. Apply now to join our team!
Within the context of a complex health care system and in accordance with the policies, values and guidelines of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), the Maintenance Worker 5 performs trades duties approaching the journeyman level in a variety of trades’ areas such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and welding. Performs maintenance and repair duties related to buildings and equipment and performs mechanical and electrical repairs to equipment and systems. Participates on the Rapid Response Team and as a member of the Maintenance team, he/she will assist other team members in their duties to ensure a timely and complete delivery of service to our clients. Persons in this role must be prepared to act in various capacities, supporting maintenance in general terms. In this role he/she will be required to have excellent skills as a customer service advocate, accelerating the resolution of customer concerns. This position may require inter-site work assignments, and working in a support role to trades personnel.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.
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Class 5 Driver's License is required.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
Compensation: 32.12 to 32.12 (CAD)
Public health authority delivering patient care
Vancouver Coastal Health is a health care provider in the Vancouver area that delivers patient care and health services. Its offerings come from a team-based system focused on quality care, supported by employer-funded training and career growth opportunities. The organization emphasizes a workplace culture where every voice is heard and collaboration is central, aiming to create a supportive team environment while serving the community. In comparison to competitors, it highlights public healthcare delivery, a strong emphasis on staff development and collaboration, and a clear commitment to accessible patient care. Overall goal: ensure high-quality patient care and better health outcomes by supporting health professionals and fostering a collaborative workplace.
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