Maintenance Worker I

Job title: Maintenance Worker I

Company: Alberta Health Services

Job description: Your Opportunity:Are you looking for an opportunity to flex your knowledge in Groundskeeping and Facility Operations? If so, Foothills Medical Centre Facilities, Maintenance, & Engineering (FM&E) team has an amazing opportunity for a Maintenance Worker who can display their skills in facility operations, while offering team-focused commitment and positive attitude. Under supervision of the Maintenance Manager/Coordinator or Working Supervisor, the Maintenance Worker I performs a variety of skilled maintenance and grounds keeping duties in accordance with approved practices and procedures: Mows, rakes, waters, aerates, and edges lawns; plants, weeds, and waters flower beds; plants, prunes and trims trees and shrubs; applies fertilizers. Performs manual labour duties associated with grounds maintenance; cleans, lubricates and performs minor repair and parts replacement to grounds equipment and machinery. Removes snow from, cleans and repairs sidewalks, driveways and parking areas. Cleans maintenance shops and worksites; moves equipment and materials. Drives hospital vehicles and equipment. Assists other trades as required in areas pertaining to the duties required. Perform other related duties as required. Working at heights and on roofs.Description:As a Maintenance Worker I, you may perform routine tasks related to grounds keeping and facility maintenance. Working independently and/or as part of team, you may maintain lawns, flowerbeds, trees and shrubs, collect and dispose garbage, remove snow and ice, spread salt and sand, clean mechanical rooms and shop areas, and assist tradespeople and other maintenance staff as needed.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Maintenance Worker I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Facilities Maintenance and Engineering
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 05-NOV-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 15-NOV-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $23.86
• Maximum Salary: $25.96
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver’s License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Possession of a valid driver’s licence. Additional Required Qualifications:Grade 12 Diploma, 1-3 years of Groundskeeping (landscaping/snow removal) experience. Experience with operating motorized equipment such as ride on mowers, ride-on sweepers, Tool Cat and Skid steer. Must be able to communicate clearly in English, verbally, and in writing. Must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be creative, adaptable, and must possess good practical knowledge and well developed analytical and problem solving skills. Must have a strong commitment to customer service. Must be mechanically inclined, able to use required equipment and tools related to maintenance repair. Must be able to take direction, possess good verbal skills, and be able to work with others or alone with minimal supervision. Must enjoy working outdoor, and able to work in inclement weather conditions. Must have the strength and stamina to lift and carry heavy materials, and to perform repetitive tasks involving bending, stretching, walking and kneeling. Must be able to organize workloads and ensure duties are completed in a timely manner. Must utilize personal safety equipment when required. Preferred Qualifications:3-5 years of Groundskeeping (landscaping/snow removal) experience. Valid Skid Steer certificate. Experience/knowledge with irrigation systems and repair would be an asset. Plant Experience/Knowledge caring of annuals and treed landscape. Valid First aid would be an asset. Valid Fit testing certificate would be an asset. Valid Fall arrest and aerial platform training would be an asset.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:15:21 GMT

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