MAINTENANCE WORKER III

Position Summary

If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, and work life balance this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and under the general direction of the Maintenance Supervisor (or designate), the Maintenance Worker III performs maintenance and repair duties related to buildings, grounds and equipment in one or a variety of areas such as electrical, plumbing and painting in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

Chetwynd General Hospital has 7 Long-term beds and 5 Acute Care beds. Services include emergency, medical inpatient, palliative care, and respiratory therapy.

Chetwynd lies in the foothills of the Eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains and is the natural transportation hub of the Peace River Country.

The area is rich in oil, gas and timber and the local resources and manufacturing industries reflect these assets. Other major industries in the area are ranching, tourism, mining, and the service sector.

The population of Chetwynd is 3,100, with a trading area of 7,000. There are three elementary schools, one Montessori school, one secondary school and a Northern Lights College campus.

Affordable housing, where you can live on acreage only minutes from town, makes Chetwynd an ideal choice for a career move.

Chetwynd is very tight-knit and has a vibrant art community. Check out for more information on this friendly and supportive community.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health / dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees.

Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.

• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE :

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation :

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education / qualifications for this position.

Examples may include :

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school / college / university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications

Grade 10, plus two year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License required.

Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to communicate with effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities.

We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.