CCH Building Operator - (Contract - Full Time)

Avanti Software Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 48,786 - 60,982; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership,

Comprehensive health and dental plans

Leadership development opportunities

Paid recertification and training

Job summary

YMCA Calgary is seeking a CCH Building Operator for a contract full-time role starting September 2026 and ending May 2027. You will maintain HVAC systems, grounds, and building services across multiple facilities, with on-call rotation and a valid driving license.

The position requires hands-on maintenance experience, basic plumbing, strong safety and communication skills, and the ability to work weekends. Competitive benefits are provided by the Association and community impact is meaningful.

Qualifications

• Experience with facility maintenance, including HVAC knowledge.
• Mechanical inclination with basic plumbing knowledge.
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C within the last 12 months.
• Clear Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Three professional references.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HVAC systems and perform responsive maintenance.
• Grounds maintenance: grass, trails, snow removal.
• Provide repairs and preventative maintenance on buildings and equipment.
• Uphold interior spaces with planned facility maintenance (plumbing, lighting, painting).
• Respond to day-to-day work orders and prioritize per safety requirements.
• Handle deliveries and provide housekeeping support as required.
• Admin tasks: Angus System work orders, utility readings, logs.
• Ensure effective communication within the Branch and Asset Department.
• Complete mandatory annual training (First Aid, CPR, etc.).
• On-call rotation for Camp Chief Hector YMCA; valid driving license.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Plumbing knowledge

Strong communication

Customer service

Leadership

On-call readiness

Safety awareness

Driving license

Education

Standard First Aid with CPR-C

Tools

HVAC systems knowledge

Job description

CCH Building Operator - (Contract - Full Time)

Why should you join our team?

YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city.

Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child-care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more. We also ensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.

YMCA Calgary serves the community at our six health and wellness locations, six child care centres, two outdoor camp locations, and 60 community outreach locations. Join us in building healthy communities!

CCH Building Operator - (Contract - Full Time)

Camp Chief Hector YMCA

Start Date: September 2026

End Date: May 2027

Salary: $48,786.00/yr - $60,982.00/yr

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

• Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Premiums paid in full by the Association;
• Anniversary flex day and gifts given to celebrate each year of employment;
• Program discounts;
• Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
• Leadership award opportunities;
• Scholarship opportunities;
• Paid recertification and training.

What qualifications are we looking for?

At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following;

• Able to work shifts/weekends.
• Able to do physical labor and repetitive tasks.
• Experience with facility maintenance, including HVAC knowledge.
• Mechanical inclination including knowledge of basic plumbing.
• Swimming pool maintenance experience is considered an asset.
• Leadership, a good work ethic, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as able to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificated within the last 12 months from an approved AB OHS provider. Asset if certification is issued by one of the following five Canadian organizations: Canadian Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, St John's Ambulance and/or Canadian Ski Patrol.
• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Three professional references.

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Be responsible for maintenance of HVAC systems - Responsive maintenance and problem solving as required.
• Be responsible for grounds maintenance including grass cutting, trail clearing, and snow removal.
• Provide repairs and preventative maintenance on all buildings and equipment. Additional responsive maintenance and problem solving as required.
• Be responsible for the upkeep and appearance of all interior spaces, with planned facility maintenance. Tasks would include plumbing, changing light bulbs, painting, and minor refurbishment. Repairs to all interior and exterior fixtures and fittings as required.
• Provide day-to-day facility maintenance/repair as directed and required. Respond to day-to-day work orders as received, prioritize when appropriate based on code requirements, life safeties, and guest relevant needs.
• Take deliveries and provide housekeeping support as required.
• Be responsible for daily administration tasks such as Angus System work order and preventative maintenance updates and completions, utility meter readings and communication log updates.
• Ensure effective communication, both within the Branch but also across the Asset Department
• Ensure all mandatory training is current and updated yearly. This would include Standard First Aid & CPR, Emergency Procedures, SAM Training, Hazard Assessment, and relevant job-specific training.
• Full support of housekeeping as required. This would include the maintenance of any equipment and assistance for specific tasks that require additional help.
• Part of the on-call rotation for Camp Chief Hector YMCA; Valid Driving License.

What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?

Our employees embody the YMCA values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies;

• Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
• Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
• Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
• Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
• Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
• Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
• Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement

YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.

Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.