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Provincial Health Services Authority

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Burnaby, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 20, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 21, 2026

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Job Summary

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of BC Emergency Health Services, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at BC Emergency Health Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all patient and employee safety aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Inventory, or designate, the Equipment Maintenance Technician organizes and performs preventative maintenance and repairs on lift and transfer, safety and other assigned equipment. Performs maintenance and repair duties in a variety of areas related to mechanical and electrical equipment. Responsible for sanitizing and processing critical equipment, receiving of goods and maintaining stockroom and work areas to maximize BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) resource availability. Ensure appropriate quality assurance and improvement for related items, in accordance with BCAS policies and procedures.

This position is required to work rotating shifts and some overnight travel. Must have the physical ability to perform all functions required to clean, sanitize and stock equipment which includes proper PPE use and ability to lift 40kgs.

Duties/Accountabilities

Performs preventative maintenance or repairs on stretchers, chairs and other assigned equipment. Arranges for the moving and shipment of equipment from various locations across the province for repair and replacement. Identifies when equipment requires replacement rather than repair.
Carries out primary equipment and supply checks of vehicles and lift and transfer equipment prior to use by on-duty paramedics and complete all necessary paperwork. This may require removal or rotation of equipment if found to be defective or in need of repairs.
Performs and reports thorough inspection and maintenance procedures on medical lift and transfer equipment including stretchers, stair chairs, scoop backboards, flipper extensions, stretcher locking bars, suction testing, and glucometers in accordance with provincial standards, policy and procedure. Documents all details of inspections and repairs performed in computerized system.
Identifies nature of malfunction of equipment and performs electrical and mechanical repairs by disassembling equipment; cleaning and replacing parts; changing seals and bearings; reassembles as needed; on a variety of equipment such as stretchers and battery brackets.
Carries out routine cleaning, deep cleaning and decontamination of HIV, Hepatitis, Norwalk and other similar contaminations of all lift and transfer equipment which will require the use PPE.
Assists Unit Chiefs and paramedics to trouble shoot mechanical /electronic conditions to determine if they are normal or abnormal and provides advice on various options for solution or advises if equipment must be tagged-out and sent back.
Performs courier services to stations for delivery and pick up of lift and transfer equipment. Responsible for organizing the retrieval of all lift and transfer equipment from BC Ambulance Motor Vehicle Accidents. This includes reading the incident report, retrieving all serial numbers from the Unit Chief, arranging shipment or pick up of equipment.
Performs various receiving/shipping, loading/unloading functions and related duties by operating a forklift and related lifting equipment to ensure items are received, shipped and stored correctly. Checks invoices against orders and goods received and reports discrepancies to supervisor.
Performs inventory checking, replenishes lift and transfer stockroom and determines when stock needs to be reordered which includes data input of inventory on hand/stock re-orders into computerized system, and may also input information into other computerized systems.
Identifies problems, liaises with appropriate staff and ensures quick turnaround of transfer and lift equipment to minimize downtime so that resource availability is maximized.
As required, provides input to modify technical guidelines and standards for inspections.
May assist with the delivery of fleet throughout the Province and return old fleet back to centralized locations in Vancouver and/or Victoria
On an as-needed basis, removes defective or expired stock, garbage and soiled linens from work vehicles.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Grade 10, plus three years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid Class 5 vehicle licence if applicable.

Skills And Abilities

Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others.
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.

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Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance, inspections, cleaning, decontamination, and mechanical or electrical repairs on stretchers and other lift-and-transfer equipment. Manages equipment movement, shipping and receiving, stockroom inventory, documentation, and coordination with paramedics and other staff to maximize equipment availability.

Requirements

Requires Grade 10 and three years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; a valid Class 5 driver's licence is required if applicable. Candidates must be able to perform the physical duties, lift up to 40 kg, use PPE, organize work, operate related equipment, and communicate effectively; rotating shifts and some overnight travel are required.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance
Mechanical Repair
Electrical Repair
Equipment Inspection
Equipment Troubleshooting
Cleaning And Decontamination
Inventory Management
Shipping And Receiving
Forklift Operation
Quality Assurance
Documentation
Work Organization
Communication
Physical Ability

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Keywords

Preventive Maintenance
Mechanical Equipment
Electrical Equipment
Stretchers
Stair Chairs
Scoop Backboards
Medical Lift And Transfer Equipment
Equipment Inspection
Equipment Repair
Equipment Troubleshooting
Decontamination
Personal Protective Equipment
Quality Assurance
Inventory Management
Stockroom
Shipping And Receiving
Forklift
Computerized Inventory System
Class 5 Driver's Licence
BC Ambulance Service
Patient Safety
Vehicle Checks
Equipment Sanitization

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