Maintenance Service Worker II

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator, the Maintenance Service Worker is responsible for performing general maintenance duties related to the operation of various buildings within the jurisdiction of the Facilities Manager for the Calgary Correctional Spyhill Complex.

The incumbent will interact with clients for the purpose of providing or receiving routine information regarding their needs as well as providing general labour activities at Spyhill Complex (Calgary Correctional Centre, Calgary Remand Centre and Calgary Young Offenders Centre) as needed. This includes working in close proximity to inmates.

The Maintenance Service Worker II’s primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Performing general maintenance tasks and activities including:
  • Completing work orders in a timely and efficient manner
  • Moves of and repairs to client furnishings
  • Painting
  • Repairs to equipment
  • Lamp replacement
  • Unclogging toilets
  • Cleaning and completing caretaking in various locations and reporting unusual conditions observed to the Facilities Coordinator

• Assisting trades by:
  • Working with hand and power tools
  • Performing semi-skilled work
  • Ordering and picking up material and supplies

• Providing direction to contractors through:
  • Meeting and escorting them on site
  • Inspecting the work of contractors (in some instances)

 
Other duties as required.
 

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Agility – Take action and remain objective under pressure by making sound decisions
• Build Collaborative Environments - Promote positive conflict resolution by identifying issues and facilitating discussion and/or coaching to constructively resolve conflict
• Systems Thinking - Take a long-term view of challenges and integrate an in-depth knowledge of underlying issues, the political environment and potential risks when considering possible actions 
• Creative Problem Solving –Identify several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to solve problems

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Some high school education PLUS one year of related experience
• Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of building systems will be considered an asset
• Physically able to perform the manual duties of the position 
• Willing and able to work in a correctional facility and in close proximity to inmates

Equivalency: Will be considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience.
 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of work: 8 hours daily, 40 hours per week 
Location: Calgary, Alberta 
Term of employment: Full time, Permanent 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
• Incumbent must be comfortable working in close proximity to inmates.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx. 
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca. 
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits 
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive. 
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca. 
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance 
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement 
• Leadership and mentorship programs.