Maintenance Helper - Regular Part-time
and duties
Coast Mountain College (CMNT), Prince Rupert Campus, invites applications for a regular part time Maintenance Helper commencing as soon as possible. Salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Support Staff Scale, Level 06: $1,055.25 bi-weekly plus a comprehensive benefit plan, paid vacation and sick time. 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 environment across all CMTN campuses where students and employees feel safe, valued, and supported.
Duties: The Maintenance helper performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to the Prince Rupert campus and may be asked to assist trades staff at other campuses occasionally. The successful candidate will help ensure facilities remain safe, clean, and functional for students, employees, and community members.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and furniture systems in a variety of campus buildings
- Perform minor trades tasks under the direction of a tradesperson, including replacing sinks, toilets, and exhaust fans; repairing leaky pipes and fixtures; clearing plugged drains; testing electrical breakers; replacing light bulbs and ballasts; and installing and servicing door locks and window fasteners
- Inspect and maintain fire extinguishers, hoses,
and safety-related equipment such as exit and emergency lights; maintain a log of fire extinguishers and arrange for replacements as required
- Work as a helper to tradespeople to repair and maintain campus buildings, modify, renovate, or build office and related facilities, and build and install furniture, cabinets, and shelving units; assist with drywall, door, window, frame, and roof leak repairs and touch-up painting
- Maintain and clean designated areas such as carpets, floors, and work areas
- Respond to emergency situations such as floods or power outages
- Operate truck to pick up, load, and move furniture, file cabinets, and equipment around campus or to other locations, and to pick up materials and supplies for transport to work sites; move outside furniture and equipment as required
- Climb and work from ladders when assisting with roof repairs or performing overhead inside work
- Perform winter maintenance, including the use of heavy equipment for snow removal
Qualifications
- Completion of Grade 12
- 2 years of experience in a construction/trades environment
- Class 5 Drivers License
- Familiar with operation of building and maintenance equipment and tools
- Trades certifications preferred
Application information
To apply please send a cover letter, quoting competition #26.122B and an up-to-date resume to: Coast Mountain College, Human Resources, Email:
[email protected]
NOTE: Only complete applications with a cover letter and resume included) received to the above noted email address will be considered. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. I**ndividuals who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process, may contact HR in confidence, prior to the closing date.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Closing date
November 9, 2026
Competition number
26.122B
Job status
Open
Posting type
Support
Audience
Internal BCGEU Support Staff
Department
- Facilities
Campuses
- Prince Rupert
📌 Maintenance Helper - Regular Part-time (Prince Rupert)
🏢 Coast Mountain College
📍 Prince Rupert