Maintenance Mechanic

We’re hiring a safety-minded Maintenance Mechanic to join operations at a major wastewater treatment facility in Richmond, BC (Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant). This site is critical to protecting public health and the environment, supporting wastewater treatment across the Metro Vancouver region.

In this role, you’ll be part of a highly skilled mechanical maintenance team focused on the reliability, performance, and safe operation of large-scale industrial equipment and infrastructure. The work is hands-on and plays a direct role in keeping essential services running smoothly.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity within a unionized environment, offering competitive compensation, long-term stability, and exposure to one of the region’s most advanced municipal facilities. We’re looking for a detail-oriented trades professional with a strong safety mindset, solid troubleshooting ability, and the confidence to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex industrial setting.

Position Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Richmond, BC – Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Department: Liquid Waste Services
Union: GVRDEU (Unionized Environment)
Schedule: Shift work required (Monday–Friday operations, additional shifts as required)
Wage: $47.88/hour + 6.25% deferred compensation (redeemable as pay or time off)
Qualification Requirement: Grade 12 (or equivalent)
Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright Trade Qualification (required) - Red Seal is an asset
Eligibility: You are currently located in and legally permitted to work full-time in British Columbia

Advantages
Competitive hourly wage of $47.88/hour
Additional 6.25% deferred compensation (cash out or time off option)
Full-time permanent unionized position with strong job security
Work within a critical regional infrastructure facility
Strong focus on safety, training, and procedural compliance
Collaborative team environment with skilled trades and operations staff
Opportunity to work on large, complex industrial mechanical systems
Meaningful role supporting environmental protection and public health
Established municipal employer with long-term stability and benefits

Responsibilities
Install, align, maintain, and repair large-scale industrial mechanical equipment
Service and troubleshoot diesel/gas engines, pumps, compressors, blowers, turbines, conveyors, and related systems
Maintain and repair valves, meters, piping systems, and mechanical components throughout the facility
Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and corrective repairs on plant equipment
Diagnose mechanical issues and implement effective repair solutions
Support installation and alignment of mechanical systems to tight tolerances
Maintain engine and equipment service records and documentation
Assist with troubleshooting plant operational issues reported by operators
Support minor welding and assist welders with layout and maintenance tasks
Train and support junior mechanics and apprentices as required
Maintain tools, parts inventory, and organized workspaces
Follow all safety procedures, WCB regulations, and municipal safety standards
Participate in Safe Work Procedures development and compliance activities
May act in a lead capacity or supervisor backup when required

Qualifications
Grade 12 education (or equivalent)
Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright Trade Qualification (required)
Minimum 4 years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience
Strong knowledge of pumps, engines, compressors, and mechanical systems
Experience working in industrial, utility, or infrastructure environments (strong asset)
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
Skilled in use of hand tools, power tools, machining tools, and measuring instruments
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Computer literacy (Word, Excel, CMMS systems)
Physically capable of performing manual and industrial trade duties
Valid BC Driver’s License with a clean drivers abstract

Summary
If you are a qualified Maintenance Mechanic seeking a stable and rewarding role within a critical municipal infrastructure environment, we would love to connect with you.

Please send your updated resume directly to:

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While we appreciate all applications, only candidates currently located in British Columbia will be contacted.

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