Facility Technician

The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook is seeking a skilled trades-focused professional for a full-time position in Cranbrook. The role requires handling maintenance tasks across several trades and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance within the Recreation and Culture department.

Candidate experience includes three years across multiple trades and strong customer service, communication, and organizational abilities to manage priorities and deadlines in a busy facility setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years in multiple trades (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, plastering, painting, HVAC).
• Ability to interpret regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Customer focus

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-priority planning

Under pressure performance

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or GED

Job description

POSTING TYPE: Internal
POSITION TYPE:Full-time
HOURS OF WORK : 40-hours per week, as per schedule
DEPARTMENTRecreation and CultureHOURLY RATE $37.76 per hour – Schedule “B” Outside Employees

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

• Candidates with RSA or IFO qualifications will be considered if they commit to acquire a Refrigeration Operator (RO) certification within 24 months.
• Pool Operator Certificate – Level 1 and 2.
• Current First Aid certification and other related training certification as required by the facility.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three (3) years of broad-based experience in more than one of the following trades: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, plastering, painting, HVAC.

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Thorough knowledge of company, local, provincial and/or federal regulations, policies/practices, code and legislation regarding occupational health, safety and environment.
• Ability to select the appropriate tools and equipment required to perform all required maintenance tasks.
• Possess skills in the following areas: curling ice, arena ice, swimming pool, and HVAC systems.
• Knowledgeable in company quality acceptance standards and practices.
• Ability to record and maintain required information on appropriate forms.
• Strong customer focus with well-developed customer service skills.
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities and to set and meet personal goals and deadlines
• Confidence and ability to work under pressure.