Building Maintenance Worker

Alberta; Edson; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Alberta is seeking skilled janitors, caretakers, and building superintendents to maintain cleanliness and safety across public facilities in Alberta. The role involves cleaning, basic maintenance, and coordinating with contractors as needed.

The position requires a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate and 1–2 years of related experience. Flexible shifts include morning, evening, and night to support various sites and operations.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of janitorial or custodial experience.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and use cleaning equipment properly.
• Willingness to work mornings, evenings or nights as required.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs.
• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse.
• Empty trash cans and other waste containers.
• Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings.
• Contact contractors for repairs and maintenance of the establishment.
• Perform safety and security checks.
• Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair.
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas.

Skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs
• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
• Empty trash cans and other waste containers
• Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
• Contact contractors for repairs and maintenance of the establishment
• Perform safety and security checks
• Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures
• Work with minimal supervision
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Employment terms options

Evening

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night

Support for persons with disabilities

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Support for Veterans

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Support for mature workers

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities

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Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents

METHODICAL

Interest in copying instructions to clean and maintain the interior and exterior of commercial, institutional and residential buildings and their grounds; to contract tradespersons for major repairs; and to ensure that security and safety measures are in place in the establishment

OBJECTIVE

Interest in operating - manipulating industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse; to sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs; to clear snow and ice from walkways and parking areas; and to cut grass and tend grounds

INNOVATIVE

Interest in making adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing and electrical systems; and in performing routine maintenance jobs and repairs such as painting

The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.

Typical ability expectations for this job

Do you like keeping things clean and orderly? Do you prefer being on your feet to sitting in an office? Then you may want to polish off your career search by becoming a custodian.

Do you enjoy taking charge of operations? Are you good with mechanical or electrical equipment? Are you committed to safety? You might be ready to manage a career as a building operator.