Facilities Technician

at  The Salvation Army

This position provides assistance with the maintenance of the building exterior and interior, physical plant and all building systems and the surrounding grounds. He/she will perform a wide range of skilled mechanical preventative maintenance tasks and building repair work; perform general upkeep of the external property; and provide required sanitation and cleaning. He/she is part of a team responsible for the provision of a safe and comfortable building environment for all clients and CS(C) staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Satisfactory Police Information Check (PIC) with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Satisfactory Child Intervention Check
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License
• Satisfactory Alberta Drivers Abstract
• Standard First Aid/Level A or C CPR
• WHMIS training
• Vertical Mast Lift training
• Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army- itsmission, culture, and values.

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

• One (1) year but less than three years prior related experience in building operations, including heat plant, HVAC and general repairs (i.e., electrical & plumbing)
• One (1) year experience in year-round groundskeeping
• Six months experience in custodial duties
• Knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology, i.e., Outlook, Word Processing, creating and managing EXCEL spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of building operation components (i.e. HVAC, DHW, Fire Protection system)
• Knowledge of basic maintenance of small engines is an asset.
• Able to proficiently perform necessary maintenance tasks in all, or some, of the following areas: plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, carpentry.
• Can safely and efficiently operate company vehicles and machinery (i.e. grass mowers, snow

blower, snow brush, All Terrian Vehicle (Brutus) with various PTO attachments, floor scrubber, extractor, powe washer, commercial washer and dryer.)

• Strength and agility, and able to endure frequent walking, bending, lifting heavy materials (up to

SO lbs),as well as ability to stand for extended periods, especially in performing groundskeeping

duties (i.e. raking leaves, grass cutting, snow shoveling.)

• Comfortable climbing on, and working off, ladders at various heights (painting, dusting, changing light bulbs, cleaning eavestrough, pruning trees), as well as performing various maintenance and

cleaning tasks from an elevated platform (30+ feet above ground.)

• Able to attend to the worksite outside of regular schedule, including very early hours (4:00 am) in all weather conditions (i.e. clearing snow during heavy snowfalls.)
• Able to respond to emergencies after hours (24/7) if required.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION AND PLEASE KNOW THAT WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT ANY APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE THE JOB NUMBER AND/ATTACHED RESUME. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Published
November 12, 2024
Location
Calgary
Job Type
Full-time
Competition #
FT11132024
Ministry Unit/Dept:
Community Services (Calgary)
Salary Range:

duties (i.e. raking leaves, grass cutting, snow shoveling.)

• Comfortable climbing on, and working off, ladders at various heights (painting, dusting, changing light bulbs, cleaning eavestrough, pruning trees), as well as performing various maintenance an

cleaning tasks from an elevated platform (30+ feet above ground.)

• Able to attend to the worksite outside of regular schedule, including very early hours (4:00 am) in all weather conditions (i.e. clearing snow during heavy snowfalls.)
• Able to respond to emergencies after hours (24/7) if required