Recreation Infrastructure Service Technician

City of St. Albert; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking a Recreation Infrastructure Service Technician to maintain and repair recreational facilities and equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in building maintenance, including plumbing and HVAC, along with necessary certifications. Responsibilities include conducting regular checks, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring safety compliance. Competitive salary and benefits offered, with a structured bi-weekly work schedule.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Structured work schedule

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience in building maintenance within public facilities.
• Preferred certification in swimming pool operations.
• Knowledge of OH&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on recreational facilities.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance checks.
• Troubleshoot and maintain aquatics-related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Building maintenance experience

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC experience

Pool operations

Knowledge of safety regulations

Education

High School Diploma

Swimming Pool Operator Level 1 certification

Building maintenance/operations certificate

Facility Management Certificate (BOMI Canada)

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CA$52,211.00 / yr - CA$62,314.00 / yr

OPPORTUNITY

As Alberta's 'Botanical Arts City', St. Albert is a community renowned for its botanical arts, its commitment to a green lifestyle and the cultivation of activities that provide for a well-rounded quality of life. Our employees provide over 72,000 residents with high-quality programs and services and are proud to contribute to making St. Albert one of the best places to live in Canada.

The City of St. Albert is recruiting an individual to join our Recreation & Parks department as a Recreation Infrastructure Service Technician.

Reporting to Recreation & Parks, this position will be responsible for providing general maintenance, repair and upkeep of recreational facilities and equipment, including building operational machinery such as heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and aquatics infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting regular checks and performing preventative maintenance on facilities, including structural, mechanical, and aquatic equipment.
• Performing minor repairs and escalating advanced technical issues; tasks include painting, carpentry, plumbing, and replacing filters.
• Troubleshooting and maintaining aquatics-related equipment, such as water chemistry controllers and pool systems.
• Monitoring building conditions, reporting hazards, and responding to equipment shutdowns, liaising with contractors as needed.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, performing duties during facility closures, and conducting minor snow removal.
• Using maintenance software to track repairs, document work, maintain records, and identify improvement opportunities.

The ideal candidate has mechanical aptitude and experience in building maintenance, preferably with plumbing, HVAC, pool operations, control systems, and knowledge of OH&S legislation and safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with three (3) years of related experience in routine, minor building, and maintenance in public facilities.
• Swimming Pool Operator Level 1 certification is preferred.
• Building maintenance/operations certificate (or similar).
• Facility Management Certificate (BOMI Canada) is preferred.
• Additional technical, aquatics, or facility maintenance education may be considered.

Equivalent experience and education may be considered.

Compensation:

CA$52,211 - CA$62,314 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Candidates not meeting all qualifications may be considered for a lower classification and salary as a development opportunity.

Hours of Work:

Compressed bi-weekly schedule of 72 hours, Tuesday – Saturday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with a biweekly day off.

Conditions of Employment:

• Satisfactory police information check.
• Proof of educational and professional credentials.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and personal vehicle for work use.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via the City of St. Albert employment site at www.stalbert.ca/employment.

Closing Date:

July 27, 2025

We appreciate all applicants' interest; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.