Caretaking and Maintenance Specialists

Role Responsibilities

Do you have a passion working in Alberta’s Provincial Parks? Are you a team player with a cheerful disposition, ready to ensure that visitors and guests that are seniors or persons with disabilities have a positive and safe experience while staying at William Watson Lodge (WWL)? If yes, apply today! 

Reporting to the Caretaking and Maintenance Supervisor, this position is primarily responsible for caretaking and some grounds maintenance around the WWL facility as well as other Alberta Parks facilities within the Kananaskis and Bow Valley. 

The Caretaking and Maintenance Specialist will work closely with all members of the WWL Team, Trails Team and Visitor Information Services Staff to ensure high quality of cleaning, sanitation and upkeep of cabins as well as other buildings throughout the Park.

Key responsibilities include cleanliness, and upkeep of guest cabins, and WWL grounds as well as ensuring safe access to pathways, buildings, parking stalls, and Alberta Parks infrastructure for visitors as well as staff. 

Additional responsibilities will include general upkeep and maintenance of equipment.

Please click on this link to view the job description.

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 - you will use your skills to effectively manage assignments and resolve issues related to custodial processes, grounds maintenance as well as equipment functionality.
• Agility - you will demonstrate self-motivation and initiative to take on additional tasks as well as projects when needed.
• Drive for Results - you will be responsible for meeting timelines and objectives for assigned duties as well as tasks.
• Develop Self and Others - You will promote sharing of knowledge and improved performance with staff members.

Qualifications

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

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• Some high school education and one-year related experience. 
• Standard First Aid & AED

Equivalency:  

• Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience or vice versa.

You must have good physical stamina and the ability to work in all weather conditions. 

Assets:

• Experience in cleaning and sanitizing washrooms, sleeping and common areas.
• Experience using and maintaining caretaking and landscaping equipment and tools. 
• Knowledge of OH&S and WHIMIS.
• Basic ability using Microsoft Office software.
• Familiarity with Kananaskis Country and surrounding area.

Notes

Application Information:

• In your application, please a include cover letter detailing your interest and role-related experience. 
• In your resume include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Foreman (PT three 8-hour shifts/week).
• Three (3) work-related references are required for those selected for an interview.

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. 

What the GoA has to offer:

•  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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.