Building Maintenance Coordinator

ABmunis; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)

Job summary

The Town of Westlock is seeking a Building Maintenance Coordinator to oversee maintenance, repair, and operation of Town-owned buildings. You will lead maintenance staff, coordinate preventative programs, and drive facility projects to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

This role balances hands-on maintenance with project management and administrative duties in a municipal setting, with a strong emphasis on leadership, organization, and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Holds a 5th Class Power Engineering certification or equivalent trade qualification.
• Has a minimum of five (5) years of experience in facility or mechanical maintenance.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of building mechanical systems, automation, security systems, and associated equipment.
• Has demonstrated experience in project management, preventative maintenance planning, budgeting, staff supervision, and contractor coordination.
• Possesses strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Is proficient with computers and related software applications.
• Holds a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence and WHMIS, TDG, and First Aid certifications.
• Is able to perform both physical and administrative duties, manage competing priorities, and respond to facility maintenance requirements as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of Town-owned buildings and facilities.
• Provide leadership to facility maintenance staff and coordinate preventative maintenance programs.
• Manage facility projects and ensure facilities are maintained in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Balance hands-on maintenance responsibilities with project management and administrative duties.
• Respond to changing operational priorities and facility maintenance needs.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical knowledge

Organization

Project management

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Computers

Education

5th Class Power Engineering

Job description

Interested in achieving your community sustainability goals?

The Town of Westlock is seeking a skilled, motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Building Maintenance Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Community Services, this position is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of Town-owned buildings and facilities. The successful candidate will provide leadership to facility maintenance staff, coordinate preventative maintenance programs, manage facility projects, and ensure facilities are maintained in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

We’re looking for someone who is a strong leader, mechanically knowledgeable, organized, and capable of balancing hands‑on maintenance responsibilities with project management and administrative duties. The position requires flexibility to respond to changing operational priorities and facility maintenance needs.

If you are motivated by meaningful work that supports essential community services, and enjoy collaborating in a municipal environment, we encourage you to apply.

As a key player in our team, you will have the following qualifications:

• Holds a 5th Class Power Engineering certification or equivalent trade qualification.
• Has a minimum of five (5) years of experience in facility or mechanical maintenance.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of building mechanical systems, automation, security systems, and associated equipment.
• Has demonstrated experience in project management, preventative maintenance planning, budgeting, staff supervision, and contractor coordination.
• Possesses strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Is proficient with computers and related software applications.
• Holds a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence and WHMIS, TDG, and First Aid certifications.
• Is able to perform both physical and administrative duties, manage competing priorities, and respond to facility maintenance requirements as needed.
  

Why Westlock?

Westlock offers the best of both worlds – rural charm and community spirit with quick access to major urban amenities. Living in Westlock you can experience live arts, concerts, all sports or belong to one of the multiple community organizations. Town amenities include the Westlock Rotary Spirit Centre multiplex, the Aquatic Centre, skateboard park, ball diamonds, parks and playgrounds. The Town’s strong business sector provides all the services and shopping you will need. To find out more about us, please visit our website at www.westlock.ca .

The Town of Westlock offers a competitive salary and excellent employee benefit program including the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP). The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check and 5-year drivers abstract upon acceptance of the position.

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The Town of Westlock thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.