Maintenance Mechanic

Position Status: Full time Regular
Location: Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, Richmond
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: $47.88 hourly plus 6.25% deferred compensation (2024 wage rates)
Our Liquid Waste Services Department is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic who will complement our mechanical department with excellent troubleshooting skills and be able to work independently as well as cohesively with others safely in a team environment.
Maintains, repairs and overhauls equipment such as diesel/gas engines, electric generating units, high pressure gas and air compressors, gas and air blowers, large pumps, grinders, grit removal vortexes, conveyors, barminutors, reduction gears, heat exchangers, hand and pneumatic valves, overhead cranes, turbines, etc.
Installs, maintains and services valves, meters, and various piping systems throughout the region.
Services and maintains all internal combustion engines and keeps engine maintenance records.
Investigates, troubleshoots, and takes remedial action on problems reported by Operators at different sites.
Trains and directs junior Mechanics in maintenance procedures.
Maintains technical currency related to the trade.
Assist welders with layout work and provides minor maintenance welding.
Inventories materials and parts as required for various types of work.
Works in compliance with all GVRD safety policies, procedures and WCB regulations.

A minimum of four (4)



years of experience and responsibility in the mechanical field involved in the repair, maintenance and overhaul of equipment.
Skilled at machine fitting, welding and pipefitting and in the use of micrometers, verniers, gauges, lathes, tapers, reamers, milling machines, etc.
Must have complete and thorough knowledge of the operation and repair of large pumps, diesels, dual fuel engines and their installation.
Demonstrated initiative and proven ability to work with minimal supervision and able to decide on best work methods to be used.
Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must be computer literate and able to use applications such as Word and Excel, including an ability to understand and apply Computerized Managed Maintenance System (CMMS) and predictive maintenance technologies.
Considerable knowledge of the GVRD’s safety policies, procedures and WCB regulations.
Ability to work shift work as required.
C driver’s license.

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📌 FULL TIME: Maintenance Technician / Welding (Richmond)
🏢 Metro Vancouver
📍 Richmond