Maintenance Service Worker II

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Maintenance Service Worker 3 (Labor Supervisor), the incumbent performs a variety of general maintenance services within Government Centre. Activities may include, but are not limited to forms part of the team which facilitates the setup and takedown for all events taking place on the entirety of the Legislature Grounds, installation and removal of the Christmas Light program, moving of furniture, assisting journeyman trades with repairs, refurbishing or renovations for inhouse operated areas, installation of a variety of exterior signage etc. Position may provide some guidance and direction to contracted resources performing similar activities.

Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities for the Maintenance Service Worker include, but are not limited to:

•    Performing semi-skilled duties, including erecting signage, checking fire extinguishers, moving materials and equipment to and from work sites, and setting up roadway closures.
•    Assisting Gardeners with maintenance of annual flowers, trees, and shrubs
•    Providing set-up/take-down assistance and support for special programs and events organized by various Ministries and charitable/nonprofit organizations
•    Communicating with and responds to a variety of vendors, clients and stakeholders including event organizers
•    Carrying out power sweeping and washing of sidewalks and hard landscaping
•    Ensuring maintenance of tools and equipment are in good order to support maintenance activities
•    Keeping updated safety records including daily hazard assessments, standard operating procedures and safe work practices
•    Incumbent may be required to assist with preparation and maintenance of Legislature Grounds skating rink.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on 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.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
 
•    Build Collaborative Environments: Works in an open honest manner with colleagues 
•    Develop Networks: Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders 
•    Drive for Results: Actively sets goals and remains open to advice on reaching them 
•    Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change 
•    Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals 

Qualifications

Required:

•    Some high school education
•    1-year related experience
•    Good knowledge of operation and maintenance requirements for building equipment and related control systems
•    A Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
•    Must be comfortable with working at heights and able to perform duties from ladders, lifts and other elevated work platforms in compliance with safety regulations
•    Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, loading, unloading, and moving equipment, tables, chairs, and event supplies.
•    Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow

Equivalency: 

Directly related education (a related diploma) or experience considered on the basis of:
•    1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 
•    1 year of experience for 1 year of education. 

Assets:

•    Proficiency in safe trade related work practice
•    Some semi-skilled trade-related work experience
•    Excellent knowledge in use of large maintenance equipment including but not limited to the operation of: manlifts, skid steers, ATV’s
•    Good knowledge of operation and maintenance requirements for building equipment and related control systems 
•    Ability to provide services to high profile client with minimal disruption to client activities
•    Manlift training

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This position is a Permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 40, Monday to Friday (7:00 -3:30PM).

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

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.

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

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service 
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)  
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information 
•    Professional learning and development
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool 
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.