Maintenance Services Worker

Position:
Maintenance Services Worker

Hours/Week:
40 Hours per week - 12 months per year

Start Date:
ASAP

Closing Date:
September 8
th , 2026

Reference:
MSW- 0 9 0 1
202 6

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools is looking for a full time maintenance services worker. The position is responsible for maintaining facilities for staff, students and public in a safe operating condition, maintain a preventative maintenance program; and resolve immediate operational and/or safety concerns as directed.

• Grade 12 high school diploma or equivalent
• Province of Alberta Class 5 driver's license with clean driver's abstract
• Experience and training in the areas of general repair, carpentry, plumbing, heating, mechanical and other building systems
• Able to read, write and speak English effectively for the purposes of work related communications
• Being able to meet physical demands such as climbing and standing on ladders while working at heights, stretching, reaching, bending, standing, crawling etc
• Competent in basic use of computer
• Ability to read/comprehend/write detailed instructions, forms and reports Knowledge of safe work practices and applicable procedures
• Maintain certifications required to perform required duties (e.g. fall arrest, aerial lift operation, first aid, WHMIS, etc)
• Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships with school administration, students, staff, parents and public
• Reliable, with integrity and able to work as part of a diverse team
• Able to safely lift and move heavy objects (up to 23 kgs) and use of applicable tools and equipment required for maintenance work

• Move, transport, assemble furniture and equipment
• Perform repair of general maintenance work of facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment at all district or directed locations
• Coordinate with Administration for the purpose of completing projects/work orders
• Inspect facilities, systems and their components for the purpose of identifying necessary repairs, preventative maintenance and meeting insurance and HSE regulations
• Install of items (e.g. white boards, bulletin boards) as directed
• Complete all work orders safely and within established time frames
• Maintain tools and/or equipment; transport them if required
• Repair various items, systems and/or components to ensure that they are in safe working condition
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
• Activating and deactivating building alarms and responding to alarm calls after and during regular work hours
• Attend to other maintenance duties as assigned by Manager or designate

All FMCSD employees must have on file a clear Criminal Reference and a Vulnerable Sector Check. All FMCSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, Internet and MS Office.