Conservation and Maintenance Worker

Role Responsibilities

The Conservation and Maintenance Worker reports to the Restoration Foremen and performs maintenance and construction work on historic properties in the ministry's portfolio. This position performs a variety of contemporary and traditional trades and crafts in the development and maintenance of these properties to ensure their preservation and performs three vital roles: 

1)    Construction and Maintenance 

• Assist with general construction, repair, and maintenance tasks.
• Perform basic carpentry, painting, and finishing work under supervision.
• Support skilled trades by preparing work areas, handling materials, and using tools and equipment.
• Load, unload, move, and store construction materials and supplies.
• Assist with repairs to buildings, fences, fixtures, and site features.

2)    Grounds and Site Maintenance 

• Perform grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, debris removal, and landscaping support.
• Conduct snow removal, ice control, and seasonal cleanup as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work sites and surrounding areas.

3) Cyclical Preventative Maintenance

• Is involved in cyclical and preventative maintenance tasks at various remote sites throughout the province.
• Performs ground maintenance and snow removal at various remote sites throughout the province.
• Travels to these sites and performs these duties as required.
• Informs Restoration Foreman of any deficiencies that may need to be addressed in the future.

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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.

• Creative Problem Solving: Contributes ideas for improving processes, and adapts existing practice to address problems and is open to new ideas and breaks problems down to identify solutions.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Works in an open honest manner with colleagues and actively shares, accepts and listens to others.
• Drive for Results: Actively sets goals and remains open to advice on reaching them.

Qualifications

Some high school education, related training and two year of related experience. Equivalencies will be considered.

Equivalency: Directly related education 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.

• Previous experience in construction, maintenance, or general labour is an asset but not required.
• Ability to travel to different sites within Alberta is required.
• Valid driver licence is required.
• Physically able to perform demanding work including lifting, bending, standing, and working at heights and Work performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• An understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• Familiarity with a wide range of modern tools 
• Operate basic hand and power tools safely and appropriately.

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

• One temporary positions to be filled at 40 hrs/week
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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 has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.