Maintenance Electrician

Lethbridge Polytechnic; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A public educational institution in Alberta is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to ensure the functionality of electrical systems across campus. The role requires a Journeyman's Electrician Ticket and involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining various electrical systems. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits including comprehensive health programs and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Generous vacation time

Free gym membership

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in maintaining electrical systems.
• Knowledge of maintenance programs.
• Unrestricted class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain electrical systems.
• Maintain high voltage loops and safety equipment.
• Respond to work order requests.

Skills

Electrical systems maintenance

High voltage loop maintenance

Project management

Education

Journeyman’s Electrician Ticket

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician

Appointment Type: Full-time Continuing

Hours per week/FTE: 40

Reporting to: Manager of Utilities

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain Lethbridge Polytechnic’s electrical systems.
• Maintenance of high voltage loops, transformers, all building electrical systems, fire alarm systems, lighting, emergency generators and transfer switches, and disconnect switches.
• Respond to work order requests and participate in some projects (e.g., IMP lighting and project management).
• Maintain work to the campus buildings electrical systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and inspections of the fire alarm system, emergency plants, emergency lighting, and other safety equipment.
• Install electrical equipment on campus renovation projects.
• Perform inspections, repairs and scheduled maintenance of the high voltage loop.
• On-call rotation is required.

Position Details

• Maintain electrical systems for campus buildings.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs of electrical systems and safety equipment.
• Install electrical equipment on campus renovation projects.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain the high voltage loop.

Qualifications

• Journeyman’s Electrician Ticket with minimum 3 years of experience and knowledge of electrical systems and maintenance programs.
• Unrestricted class 5 driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications & Salary

Salary: AUPE Class Level 11, Step 1 to Step 5 per annum ($64,985.12 to $76,870.35).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program, including flexible health and wellness spending accounts
• Employee and family assistance program
• Generous vacation time, including extended break at Christmas
• Free tuition for continuing employees taking LP courses and 50% discount for spouse and dependents
• Free gym membership
• On-campus clinic
• Professional development opportunities

Posting & How to Apply

Posting Number: P25-00641

Open Date: 09/05/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: Lethbridge Polytechnic is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. Private information received in relation to the request will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.

Supplemental Questions

• * Please note: To be eligible for a continuing position, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Are you a Canadian citizen or permanent resident?
• Yes
• No

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation