IUOE - Millwright

Staff - Union

Job Category
IUOE 115

Job Profile
IUOE - Millwright

Job Title
IUOE - Millwright

Department
Mechanical Maintenance | Mechanical Trades | Building Operations

Compensation Range
$7,263.00 - $7,263.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date
April 26, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

At 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. 

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $84,612 (Annual Gross) | $45.20 per hour

Supplemental Pay Types:

o   Opportunity for OT at Double Time (bankable for additional time off)

o   Evening/weekend shift premiums when applicable

Schedule:

o   Working nine day-shifts (7:00am to 3:30pm) over a two-week period

Every second Friday or Monday off

Vacation Allotments:

o   Year 1: 1.25 vacation days earned per month

o   Year 2: Three weeks of vacation

o   Year 5: Four weeks of vacation

o   Year 8: Five weeks of vacation

o   Year 14-18: One additional day of vacation earned per year

o   Year 18: Six weeks of vacation

o   Every year: Three additional vacation days between Christmas and New Years

University Pension Contributions:

o   9.4% of your gross pensionable earnings (basic salary). Read more here .

Eligibility for tuition credit tuition waiver in each 12-month period as follows:

o   12 credits of UBC undergraduate courses (transferable to your eligible dependent spouse or child ); or UBC Extended Learning  and approved Continuing Studies  non-credit courses (the dollar equivalent of 12 undergraduate credits)

Other UBC perks for staff. Read more here .

Offering Extensive Medical & Dental Benefit Programs Read more here .

On-site Staff Fitness Centre & Classes Available

Job Description Summary
Millwrights are responsible for the installation, maintenance, inspection and repair of UBC machinery and equipment. Millwrights ensure proper functioning of University equipment, minimize downtime, maintain and extend equipment lifespan and ensure safe and efficient operating conditions at all times. Millwrights are expected to work on equipment throughout the University including; material handling, HVAC, pumping systems, laboratory ventilation, steam distribution and plants.
Organizational Status
Reports to the Head Millwright or Sub-Head Millwright.
Work Performed
Fabricate/Install new University machinery and equipment.
Operate lathes and milling machines and machine shop tools to fabricate parts and components.
Perform inspections and conduct preventative maintenance of equipment.
Diagnose equipment failures and/or malfunctions using the automated Building Management System and repair as needed.
Undertake equipment performance testing and commissioning.
Rebuild compressors, pumps, pneumatic/hydraulic systems and material handling systems.
Weld, braze and solder to repair or fabricate components of HVAC, pumping, materials handling and conveying systems.
Install and commission new HVAC machinery and equipment, such as air handlers.
Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, operating manuals to assist in the installation, diagnostic and repair of equipment.
Interpret and carry out written and/or oral instructions and create written reports as required.
Communicate with customers and other trade groups as required to ensure the efficient delivery of service.
Use precision alignment equipment such as laser alignment tools, dial indicators, calipers and micrometers.
Coordinate rigging and lifting equipment.
Follow safe work practices and procedures as per company policies and procedures and Work Safe regulations.
Adhere to all relevant environmental regulations.
Perform other duties related to the qualifications and requirements of the position.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Close attention is required to identify and correct equipment problems that could result in serious safety and financial concerns and/or loss of service to the University. Must be able to make quick and accurate assessment of equipment failures to minimize equipment damage.
Supervision Received
Works under the Supervision of the Head Millwright or Sub-Head Millwright.
Supervision Given
None.
Minimum Qualifications
Red Seal or BCTQ Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certification. 3-5 years of related experience in an industrial setting. Valid B.C. Class 5 driver’s license. Competency in welding. Practical knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Knowledge of the safe utilization of power and hand tools. Demonstrated trouble shooting and problem solving skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and effectively meet deadlines. Machining experience will be considered an asset. 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate is desirable.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.