Operating Engineer

Job Information

Job Category: IUOE 115
Job Profile: IUOE - Operating Engineer
Job Title: Operating Engineer
Department: Mechanical Operations Trades | Mechanical | Building Operations | Facilities
Compensation Range: $6,936.00 - $6,936.00 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date: March 5, 2026

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

Ongoing

There are two available vacancies.

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.

Operating Engineers are responsible for the operation, maintenance, and inspection of all mechanical systems and equipment within campus facilities, which fall under the Power Engineer, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Safety Regulation (PEBPVRSR).

Reports to the Head, Mechanical Operations.

• Operates and maintains all regulated mechanical equipment systems within campus facilities including boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, air receivers and other regulated equipment under the PEBPVRSR.
• Performs regulatory mechanical system and equipment inspections and assessments, and maintains records of maintenance including operational logbooks.
• Performs routine maintenance: checks belt drives, fan coil belts, pump operations, compressors, air receivers, vacuum tanks, air filters, and performs emergency generator testing, ensuring compliance with documentation and schedules.
• Utilizes the Building Management Systems (BMS) to evaluate system operation and performance, identify malfunctions, and regulate equipment via remote control.
• Performs routine tests and controls of chemical treatment in campus facilities and maintains all records according to policies and procedures.
• Answers service and emergency calls, assesses repairs required, investigates emergency calls, and renders equipment and systems safe as detailed in the Trouble Call Emergency Handbook.
• Reports on general condition of mechanical equipment rooms, takes immediate action to correct housekeeping and potential safety hazards, and wipes down equipment.
• May be required to perform other duties related to the qualifications and requirements.

Close attention is required to identify and correct mechanical problems that could result in serious safety and financial concerns and/or loss of service to the University.

Works under the supervision of the Head, Mechanical Operations or Sub Head, Mechanical Operations.

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• BC Fourth Class Power Engineer
• BC 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency
• 3-5 years experience in a building mechanical systems environment
• Valid B.C. Class 5 driver’s license
• 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

• Knowledge of windows based software.
• Knowledge of building operations including but not limited to BAS, HVAC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, life safety etc.