Maintenance Worker IV

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Maintenance Worker IV to maintain a safe, functional environment for patients and staff. The role requires strong mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC skills, alongside leadership and problem-solving abilities. Candidates should have relevant post-secondary education or certification, with a focus on safety and compliance. This position offers stability and the chance to directly impact patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of required post-secondary education or technical certification.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex maintenance and repair work in a healthcare setting.
• Provide leadership to maintenance staff in meeting operational requirements.
• Resolve escalated operational issues and assist in preventative maintenance programs.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC systems

Problem-solving skills

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Technical certification

4th Class Power Engineer Certificate

Tools

Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Building management systems (BMS)

Blueprints interpretation

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: The opportunity to work as a Maintenance Worker IV (MWIV) at the Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre on the Foothills Medical Campus represents a meaningful and impactful role within Alberta’s healthcare system. As a MWIV, one plays a critical part in maintaining a safe, functional, and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors in a facility dedicated to the treatment and care of individuals facing cancer. This position goes far beyond traditional maintenance work. It offers the chance to contribute directly to a cutting-edge medical environment that is focused on healing and innovation. The Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre is one of the most advanced cancer centres in Canada, and supporting its infrastructure means maintaining essential systems that ensure uninterrupted care, from HVAC and electrical systems to medical gas distribution and safety protocols. Working in such a specialized setting requires strong technical skills, adaptability, and a commitment to high standards. A MWIV must demonstrate leadership, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration with other facility and clinical teams. The complexity of the environment demands diligence, responsibility, and a safety-first mindset. Moreover, this opportunity allows for continuous learning, as one works alongside engineers, medical professionals, and other skilled tradespeople in a dynamic, high-performance environment. It offers not just job stability, but the personal satisfaction of knowing that your work directly supports life-saving care. Ultimately, becoming a MWIV at the Arthur Child Cancer Centre is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. It’s an opportunity to support groundbreaking cancer treatment and research while ensuring that patients and staff operate in a safe, well-maintained, and responsive environment every single day.

Description

As a Maintenance Worker IV, you will perform a variety of highly skilled and complex maintenance and repair work requiring considerable initiative and judgment in determining the appropriate work methods consistent with standards, regulations and procedures. You will utilize your supervisory and/or maintenance skills and experience to perform preventative maintenance and repair duties on specialized equipment and building control systems, and to provide leadership and direction to other maintenance staff in order to meet operational requirements. In addition, you will perform specialized machine repairs, as well as the maintenance and monitoring of systems and equipment. You may be responsible to resolve escalated operational issues; act as a delegate for the Manager on operational issues; participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff; assisting the design and implementation of preventative maintenance programs; estimate project costs; and liaise with outside agencies and contractors.

Position Details

• Classification: Maintenance Worker IV (2088)
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Facilities, Maintenance & Engineering
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 14-NOV-2025
• Hours per Shift: 8, 12
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28, 32
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.19
• Maximum Salary: $36.17
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Completion of post-secondary education in a related field and/or technical certification in a related field required or 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate as per ABSA kW rating guidelines where boiler support is necessary.

Additional Required Qualifications

A strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, as well as experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)/ building management systems (BMS). The ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment manuals is essential for effective troubleshooting and repairs. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team are critical in this complex healthcare environment. A strong commitment to safety protocols, infection prevention, and compliance with regulatory standards is also required, given the critical nature of the facility and patient care operations. Effective communication skills, time management, and a customer-service-oriented mindset ensure successful interactions with clinical staff, patients, contractors, and other stakeholders. Flexibility to respond to urgent maintenance issues.

Preferred Qualifications

2-3 years of facilities maintenance and engineering experience within a healthcare or hospital environment. Preference given to Distech control & BMS experience.