Maintenance Skilled Worker/5th Class Power Engineer - Full-time Continuing

Job description and duties

Coast Mountain College (CMTN), Terrace campus, invites applications for a full‑time continuing Maintenance Skilled Worker/5 th Class Power Engineer position commencing October 12, 2026. This position requires availability for evening and weekend standby and call‑out work; call‑outs will be fully compensated in accordance with the collective agreement, and a night shift premium will apply during after‑hours call‑outs. Some travel to other CMTN campuses may be required. Salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Support Staff, Level 14: $2,852.50 biweekly plus a comprehensive benefits plan.

At Coast Mountain College (CMTN), we are dedicated to nurturing a vibrant and welcoming community where inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and interculturalism are fundamental values and form the cornerstone for our guiding principles.

We acknowledge the historic and ongoing barriers that impact students, employees, and community members, and we are determined to identify and address these obstacles through meaningful dialogue, informed policy, and sustained action. Our institution is committed to creating an workplace across all CMTN campuses where students and employees feel safe, valued, and supported.

Duties: Reporting to the Facilities Foreman, the Maintenance Skilled Worker/5th Class Power Engineer performs maintenance, repairs, and power engineering duties across campus buildings, grounds, and equipment. The successful candidate will ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and compliant with all applicable regulations and standards.

Key components of the role may include, but are not limited to:

- Establish, monitor, and carry out preventative maintenance procedures and schedules for buildings, equipment, and grounds; ensure all facilities meet safety, security,



and fire regulations; maintain up-to-date testing logs for emergency lighting and fire extinguishers for Fire Department inspections
- Maintain up-to-date boiler maintenance logs as per Technical Safety BC requirements; utilize DDC system for heating adjustments and troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair building systems and major equipment including boilers, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and ancillary heating and hot water equipment; respond to emergency situations such as floods or power outages
- Perform carpentry, electrical, painting, mechanical, and plumbing maintenance including drywall repair, furniture repair, fixture replacement, and finishing work; source and procure maintenance materials as directed by the Foreman
- Perform winter maintenance including snow removal using heavy equipment; clean external areas including entranceways, sidewalks, and parking lots; perform groundskeeping tasks including mowing, weeding, pruning, and landscaping
- Operate truck and trailer to load, move, and transport furniture, equipment, and supplies around campus or to other locations; climb and work from ladders for roof repairs and overhead inside work
- Serve as the primary after-hours point of contact for CMTN contractors at the Terrace campus, making timely decisions to ensure customer satisfaction, comfort, and safety
- May be required to travel to and work at Kitimat, Hazelton, Smithers, Houston, and Prince Rupert campuses as directed by the Facilities Foreman or Facilities Director

Qualifications

Qualifications/Skills:

- Power Engineer Certificate Class 5 and a Red seal qualification (plumbing, electrical, roofing, carpentry, or HVAC) are both required
- Completion of Grade 12
- 5 years’ experience in a construction/Trades environment
- Class 5 Drivers License
- Familiar with operation of building and maintenance equipment and tools
- Relevant Trades certifications is an asset
- Good oral and written communication, and technical skills
- Ability to work under pressure whilst meeting deadlines and with frequent interruptions
- Ability to determine priorities, be self-directed and work with minimal supervision

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📌 Maintenance Skilled Worker/5th Class Power Engineer - Full-time Continuing (Terrace)
🏢 Coast Mountain College
📍 Terrace