Maintenance Worker I

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Alberta is seeking a full-time Maintenance Worker 1 for their Facilities Maintenance and Engineering Department. This role involves performing grounds keeping and facility maintenance tasks. Candidates should possess a valid driver's licence and have basic experience in maintenance work. Responsibilities include maintaining landscapes, cleaning, and assisting other maintenance staff, all while adhering to safety practices. This position requires physical fitness, as various conditions will be encountered, such as extreme temperatures.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver's licence is required.
• Basic work-related experience (0-1 years) is required.
• Physically fit, able to lift to 20 kg.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks related to grounds keeping and facility maintenance.
• Maintain lawns, flowerbeds, trees, and shrubs.
• Collect and dispose of garbage and remove snow and ice.

Skills

Ability to operate motorized equipment

Strong interpersonal skills

Familiarity with basic tools

Ability to work independently

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Grade 12 education or recognized equivalent

Tools

Motorized equipment

Gas-powered backpack blowers

Commercial lawn mowers

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Facilities Maintenance and Engineering Department at the Peter Lougheed Center is pleased to offer this position for a full time Maintenance Worker 1 (Grounds). This position is ideal for a self-motivated, detailed orientated individual seeking an opportunity in a fast paced and dynamic environment. You will part of diverse team that prioritizes patient care and leads in workplace safety.

Description

As a Maintenance Worker I, you may perform routine tasks related to grounds keeping and facility maintenance. Working independently and/or as part of team, you may maintain lawns, flowerbeds, trees and shrubs, collect and dispose garbage, remove snow and ice, spread salt and sand, clean mechanical rooms and shop areas, and assist tradespeople and other maintenance staff as needed.

Job Details

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Classification: Maintenance Worker I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Facilities Maintenance and Engineering
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-JAN-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 19-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $23.86
• Maximum Salary: $25.96
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver's licence.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license required.
• Basic work-related experience required (i.e. 0-1 years).
• Must be familiar with basic tools and equipment used in the maintenance department.
• Able operate motorized equipment such as garden tractors, small engines such as gas-powered backpack blowers, walk behind mowers and string trimmers.
• Cooperative and willingness to perform routine repetitive tasks on a continuous basis.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work independently or in a team setting with minimal supervision.
• Able to work in the following conditions: extreme temperatures, hot and cold, noisy, high vibration and dusty or fumes.
• Physically fit, able to lift to 20 kg. Sustained kneeling crouching or walking. Half mask/N95.

Preferred Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or recognized equivalent required.
• 2 months technical training program (i.e., Carpentry, mechanical, equipment operator, electrical or 5th Class Power Engineer certificate) is an asset.
• Previous grounds keeping experience, ability to operate and maintain tools and equipment such as commercial lawn mowers/small tractors and irrigation systems is preferred.