Job Description

Job ID REF49624Y Date posted 09/12/2025 Location Canada Category Operations & Maintenance
Maintenance Utility Worker
Company Description
A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

The Maintenance Utility Worker is an integral part of the Maintenance Team, providing essential support to journeymen tradespeople and helping maintain a safe, clean, and well-prepared work environment. This role performs basic tasks such as cleaning, setup, and equipment preparation to keep maintenance activities running smoothly. The Maintenance Worker also assists with minor troubleshooting and repairs under supervision and is expected to use hand and power tools safely to support the team's work.
Maint Responsibilities: * Assist tradespeople by preparing work areas, staging tools and materials, and performing supporting tasks during maintenance and repair activities.

• Clean parts and equipment before and after servicing to maintain operational readiness and safety.
• Safely operate and use hand tools and power tools for basic tasks, repairs, and preparation work.
• Perform routine shop and equipment cleanup to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Conduct basic mechanical or electrical troubleshooting under supervision to support maintenance work.
• Handle, move, and store parts, materials, and equipment as needed to facilitate maintenance activities.
• Assist with assembling, disassembling, or installing components under direction from maintenance staff.
• Follow all safety procedures and site policies, including confined space entry, working at heights, and lockout/tagout.
• Assist with minor repairs, adjustments, or preventive maintenance tasks as directed by maintenance staff or supervisors.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Assist with loading and unloading parts and materials safely using appropriate equipment or manual handling techniques.
• Transport tools, parts, and supplies to and from job sites within the facility as required.
• Perform basic lubrication tasks under supervision, following standard procedures.
• Assist with inventory checks and maintaining organization in storage areas or tool cribs.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions or equipment issues promptly to supervisors.
• Assist in setting up barricades or signage to maintain safe work zones during maintenance.
• Help test equipment after maintenance work under supervision to confirm proper operation.
• Participate in routine safety talks, toolbox meetings, and other safety-related activities to support a strong safety culture.

Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a maintenance, industrial, or trades environment preferred.
• Basic familiarity with mechanical or electrical systems.
• Experience with welding or troubleshooting is considered an asset.
• Confined Space Entry certification (preferred but not required).
• Fall Arrest certification (preferred but not required).
• Boom Lift and Scissor Lift operator licenses (preferred but not required).
• Ability to complete any required site safety training.
• Understanding of basic mechanical or electrical maintenance practices.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools and power tools.
• Capable of assisting tradespeople with physical tasks, material handling, and preparation work.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely in an industrial setting.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Basic problem-solving skills and ability to recognize unsafe conditions.

Work Environment:
Permanent position, offered on a full-time basis, from Monday to Friday.
Duties require frequent and extended periods of outside and inside work, subject to all weather conditions and extremes; continuous walking, standing, climbing and frequent periods requiring sustained uncomfortable physical positions; regular and sustained periods of strenuous physical exertion, requiring the ability to lift, carry and position heavy objects utilizing proper body mechanics and techniques; operation of tools and equipment which cause loud noise and vibrations.
Salary: 34.80$/h
Additional Information
Why join our research team? Come and rejuvenate the world with us!

• Acting today to create tomorrow's world;
• A company in constant growth;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can make the most of your talent; Challenges adapted to your needs and the absence of routine;
• The opportunity to develop your career in line with your professional goals;
• Internal and external training and coaching programs;
• A highly competitive compensation, pension and benefits package;
• Multi-disciplinary work teams and a working environment focused on health and safety.

We thank all applicants for applying, but only those selected will be contacted.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Save for Later Job ID REF49624Y Date posted 12/09/2025 Localisation Burnaby, Canada Job Operations & Maintenance Contract type Standard
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