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CUPE 116Job Profile
CUPE 116 Salaried - Trades 3 - ElectricianJob Title
ElectricianDepartment
Trades Facilities and Building Services Student Housing and Community ServicesCompensation Range
$7057.00 - $7567.00 CAD MonthlyPosting End Date
September 4 2025Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
OngoingAt 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.
Job Description Summary
Under general supervision performs skilled work at the journey person level in preventive maintenance breakdown maintenance diagnostic repair alterations and installations of electrical electro-mechanical control and communications systems and equipment.
Candidates must be familiar with BMS and Controls Systems.
Organizational Status
Reports to the Head and/or Sub-Head Electrician Facilities.
Work Performed
Performs duties normally required in the electrical trade (for which training and expertise has previously been acquired) such as: preventive and breakdown maintenance trouble-shooting repair calibration and installation as an Industrial Controls Electrician across the university campus.
Works from oral and written instructions from immediate supervisor (s). Performs all duties as instructed in compliance with applicable regulatory codes and regulations and in accordance with work orders drawings documents and time schedules.
Responds to Trouble Calls and emergencies both during and outside normal work hours along with correcting electrical deficiencies brought forward by tenants through the service request program.
Provides accurate and complete information (on the status of equipment and systems) when completing time cards work orders preventative maintenance reports and test-inspection reports. Maintains concise record management for the department as approved by supervisor (s). Creates and submits as-build documentation once each work task is complete. Ensures that the workplace is clean and safe while following safe work practices.
Communicates with customers tenants managers and coworkers as required to ensure the efficient delivery of service.
Continually monitors the operation of new and existing equipment.
Responsible for work being completed in accordance with requirements and specifications.
Responsible for the correct use and safe keeping of assigned vehicle materials tools and equipment used in the execution of the work performed.
Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.
Ensures personal protective equipment is used at all times where required.
Ensure compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety legislation guidelines standards policies procedures and practices. Responsible for performing the work in the safest manner possible.
Detailed Duties:
Assemble install test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring equipment distribution equipment appliances apparatus fixtures or other components using hand tools power tools and various test instruments to ensure compatibility and safety of the electrical system.
Diagnoses causes of Electrical Distribution and Electrical problems or failures in assigned systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems to be repaired.
Inspect electrical systems equipment and components to identify hazards defects and the need for adjustment or repair and to ensure compliance with codes.
Install maintain repair and test hydraulic pneumatic and electrical control systems.
Troubleshoot maintain and repair industrial electrical drive systems automation systems and equipment robotic systems and electronic control systems and devices as well as microprocessor-based (PLC) systems.
Install maintain and troubleshoot communication LAN and serial data systems.
Install maintain and troubleshoot emergency stand-by systems heating ventilation and climate control systems.
Calibrate instrumentation devices using specialized test equipment and software.
Install and maintain repair automated equipment and robotic systems.
Performs fire life safety testing and maintenance as needed
Performs related duties as required.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Work is performed within prescribed and accepted technical standards in accordance with job requirements and specifications and external regulatory requirements; inappropriate repair/maintenance decisions could delay resolution of problems and adversely affect user access to equipment/system.
Supervision Received
Works under general supervision of the Head Electrician; receives specific instructions on unusual problems and is required to develop appropriate work procedures.
Supervision Given
Positions in this classification may be assigned responsibility for providing training mentoring and or checking the work of one or more apprentices or labourers assigned to assist with the work.
Minimum Qualifications
A trade certification to a journeyperson level as a Red Seal Electrician or Industrial Electrician a valid BC drivers license perfect eyesight with respect to colour blindness and a minimum five years of related experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives including perspectives in conflict with ones own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
A working knowledge of relevant industrial safety regulations and building codes and current knowledge of trade maintenance concepts technology theory and manufacturer s and regulatory maintenance requirements. Ability to interpret drawings and specifications sketches of work required and maintenance manuals. Strong computer software skills required. Ability to work independently and learn new equipment and software technologies. Must have demonstrated experience in good client relationship skills as well as be able to respond to trouble calls outside of normal working hours. Must be willing and able to respond at short notice to Emergency Calls outside working hours. You may be required to work various shifts including days evenings and weekends. Registered Fire Protection Technician (RFPT) certification with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) or as a Canadian Fire Alarm Association technician are an asset.
Employment Type
Full-Time
