Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance

Employment Type
Start date
Permanent Full Time
November 9, 2026

Hours of Work
FTE
1 (in combination with 0.5 FTE at West Highlands)

Wages $17.00 – $22.61

Employee Group AUPE

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day maintenance duties and provide subject matter expertise and duties in all maintenance areas of the site. You will perform daily inspections and daily readings and records of pressures, temperatures, air flows, liquid levels, etc. on boilers and air handling systems. Other duties may be assigned within the scope of the position.

Educational Qualifications and

Work Experience:

Grade 12 Diploma, Building Operators “B” certificate, or equivalent preferred (new 5th class power engineering certificate, AB). One year experience in a commercial or institutional setting is required and experience working with the elderly is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Mechanical aptitude to perform a variety of minor repairs to building, furniture and fixtures required.
• Able to operate hand and power tools.
• Able to plan and organize varied duties for effective time management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner.
• Able to communicate both verbally and in writing so others can easily interpret and understand it fully.
• Exhibit an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally.
• Maintain an individual’s dignity and self-worth during conversations.
• Demonstrate flexibility by changing routine to accommodate client/resident needs.
• Accept, implement and evaluate change with a positive attitude.
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing so others can easily interpret and understand fully.
• Heavy lifting, cleaning, and reaching required.

Requirements:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Internal Closing Date :
Oct 22 , 2026

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, existing GSS/GSC staff will be given priority

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2

SLGBTQ+ community.