Sub Head Trades 3 – Tradesperson Electrical

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

4d • CA$7,551 - CA$8,097 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves participating in, organizing, and directing the work of an assigned area and/or crew of trades, such as Electricians, Plumbers, Maintenance Mechanics, Carpenters, Painters, and other skilled workers engaged in maintenance and installation work on Student Housing and Community Services (SHCS) facilities. The position includes costing jobs and ordering required materials. The individual will serve as the Electrical Field Safety Representative (FSR) for SHCS buildings.

Requirements

• Trade certification to journeyperson level as a “B” ticket Electrician
• Field Safety Representative certification
• Valid BC driver’s license
• Minimum five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fire protection systems testing and repairing
• Current knowledge of electrical and safety codes, regulations, standards, and practices
• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimum supervision
• Ability to work various shifts
• Must be able to respond at short notice to emergency calls outside working hours
• Ability to effectively use standard office software packages (Microsoft Office) and controller programming software
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of Student Housing and Hospitality Services operations, procedures, and processes is an asset

Responsibilities

• Participating in, organizing, and directing the work of an assigned area and/or crew of trades.
• Performing preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• Troubleshooting, repair, and installation of low and high voltage equipment and systems.
• Testing and repairing fire protection systems.
• Working in compliance with applicable codes, instructions, and safety regulations.
• Responding to trouble calls and emergencies during and outside normal work hours.
• Supervising, organizing, and allocating the work of an assigned crew of trades.
• Supervising and participating in training workers/apprentices.
• Dealing with day-to-day on-site problems by initiating appropriate actions.
• Preparing cost estimates for jobs and ordering required materials.
• Maintaining work function related records.
• Communicating with customers to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Attending training and other workshops to maintain current knowledge of electrical and safety codes.
• Acting as Field Safety Representative, ensuring workplace compliance with the BC Safety Authority's Safety Standards Act.
• Performing inspections and signing permits as required.
• Ensuring employees under jurisdiction work correctly and safely.
• Checking to ensure work is completed in accordance with requirements, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Carrying out any other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Additional 7% Sub Head Premium rate on top of the regular salary
• Opportunity for Overtime at double time
• 3 weeks vacation starting in the 2nd calendar year
• 4 weeks vacation in the 5th year, up to 6 weeks by the 18th year
• Additional 3 days or time off in lieu between Christmas and New Year
• University Pension Contributions: 9.4% of gross pensionable earnings
• Tuition Credit/Waiver: Up to 12 credits of UBC undergraduate or approved non-credit courses
• Access to discounts and perks for UBC employees: UBC Perks for Faculty and Staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree