SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER
Regular Full-Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
We are seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Worker. This role is responsible for overseeing and performing complex tasks related to the maintenance, repair and construction of sewer, drainage and water systems and infrastructure. As a Senior Maintenance Worker, you will lead a team of maintenance workers and equipment operators and ensure the delivery of efficient, safe, and reliable services to the community.
Main Duties include but are not limited to:
- Provide supervisory and technical work in the organization, plan and direction of team engaged in Public Works infrastructure capital construction
- Supervise, Install, Maintain and repair pipes and fittings, culverts, manholes, fire hydrants, cathodic protectors, line valves, pressure reducing valves and other related equipment
- Supervise maintenance workers engaged in maintenance and construction work and provide training when necessary
- Successful applicants will have considerable knowledge of underground operations and construction work, hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work as well as sound knowledge of operational and maintenance procedures
We are looking for the candidates with the following skills:
- Leadership, mentorship
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Computer skills
Qualifications
- Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia – Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement
- EOCP Wastewater collection certification Level 2
Additional Information
- Standard work week, Monday to Friday
- Schedule is subject to change due to Operational need.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate of $44.98. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off day program.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. This position is based in Coquitlam.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police information check.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on March 21, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.