NLC-R: Facilities Assistant Job Edmonton area,Slave Lake Alberta Canada,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position: NLC-2239R: Facilities Assistant
Location: Slave Lake

Additional Information:

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations.

Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. We support and promote professional development and wellness opportunities, and provide our employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries.

The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Northern Lakes College has the following full-time position available:

Facilities Assistant
Reference #NLC-2239R

Salary: $45,524 to $51,504 per year

January 19, 2026 to ongoing

Location:
Slave Lake

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalency;

Standard First Aid;

Basic grounds maintenance experience;

Physically fit;

Ability to work alone in a remote setting;

Operation of basic small grounds equipment and snow removal equipment;

A valid class 5 driver’s license.

Major Job Function:

This position is responsible for the daily grounds work, operation and maintenance of NLC Campuses and Facilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Checking in/out of user groups;

Insuring that the campus buildings are left clean and in good repair;

Perform basic landscaping duties and operation of grounds lawn mower & equipment;

Perform snow removal at sites and operation of snow removal equipment;

Maintain fuel and water levels in various equipment and machinery;

Belt and filter changes on associated machinery and equipment;

Assist Maintenance service workers and Trades personnel in the performance of their related duties and tasks

Perform basic repairs and maintenance tasks as required;

Event set up and take down

Furniture assembly, disassembly and relocation

Drive college vehicles as required.

Contacts (Internal and External):

Senior Director of Facilities, Facilities Manager, Housing/Vehicle Coordinator, Facilities Staff, College Tenants, Public Facilities/Recreational Users, Police.

Assets:

Chain saw operators’ course;

Knowledge of the college mandate and mission statement;

Knowledge of the college campus use policies and procedures.

Suggested

Additional Qualifications:

Experience working with public, understanding of professional conduct and appearance.

This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.

Successful candidate must provide college or university transcripts and criminal record check to Human Resources prior to commencement.

Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Competitive salaries

Vacation time ranging from three to eight weeks

Excellent health and dental benefits

Life and disability insurance

Pension plans with employer contributions

Comprehensive employee and family assistance program

Professional development opportunities


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