Maintenance Repairperson

Job Description - Maintenance Repair person (56251)

Job Description

Maintenance Repair person

Are you a skilled, proactive professional who takes pride in keeping community spaces safe, functional, and welcoming? The City of Edmonton is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Repair person to join our Community Recreation Facilities team! In this hands‑on role, you will play a key part in ensuring our community recreation and leisure facilities are operating at their best for all community members.

If you enjoy solving practical problems, maintaining a variety of equipment, and contributing to a positive team environment, we want to hear from you!

As a Maintenance Repair person, you will perform both preventative and reactive maintenance on a wide range of equipment at The Meadows Community Recreation Centre. You will oversee the care and upkeep of fitness equipment, aquatic fixtures, indoor playgrounds, and general building assets to ensure safety and minimize downtime. Additionally, you will play a vital role in asset management by tracking usage, conducting inventory control, and documenting maintenance records.

Working collaboratively with facility operations teams and external trades, you will help maintain vibrant, high‑quality spaces for the public.

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on fitness, aquatic, building, and outdoor recreational equipment to prevent unexpected breakdowns and extend asset lifespan
• Execute reactive maintenance and repairs on broken equipment promptly to restore normal operating condition
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, parts inventory, equipment usage, and disposal recommendations
• Support broader facility operations as required, including seasonal tasks like snow removal, grounds upkeep, and room or gymnasium set‑ups and take‑downs
• Collaborate with internal crew leads, facility managers, maintenance trades, and equipment suppliers to troubleshoot issues and order parts
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications :

• Completion of 10th grade or equivalent education
• Minimum 1 year of practical work experience maintaining equipment in recreation, fitness, or leisure centre environments

Assets:

• Canadian Playground Inspection Certification
• Apple Fitness Equipment Training

Skills required for success:

• Strong technical ability to safely use hand and power tools and perform manual labor for extended periods
• Proven problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills to diagnose equipment issues independently
• Ability to comprehend and apply equipment manufacturer specifications and preventative maintenance schedules
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in software such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace for detailed record‑keeping and reporting
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation, WHMIS, Enviso, and standard safety practices
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). )
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) or higher. Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Possession of current Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certifications
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• Position requires considerable physical effort, including lifting up to 100 lbs, standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders, and working in awkward physical positions
• Exposure to varied indoor and outdoor environmental conditions,…