Carpenter, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Job Title:

Carpenter
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Infrastructure

Location:

Red Deer AB
Full or Part-Time:
Full Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage:
Permanent
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
October 30, 2026
Classification:
Carpenter 1
Salary: $3,137.16 biweekly ($81, 879/year)

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Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Coordinator, the position repairs, installs, maintains, alters and renovates within several buildings at Michener Centre. Performs administrative and project planning tasks such as preparing labour and material estimates and interacting with contractors. The position also supports the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of renovation, maintenance and some new construction.

The position works independently on a wide variety of building systems in conjunction with the client department. The position is responsible to ensure that all day-to-day building operations are performed in an effective, efficient manner, carefully adhering to all Infrastructure and industry accepted standards.

• Analyzing various system operations, taking corrective action to prevent equipment or system failures
• Ensuring that applicable building/safety codes and other applicable building codes and regulations are followed
• Performing service and maintenance of building components
• Utilizing the Facilities Maintenance Systems (FMS) and Work Order Reporting Systems (WORTS)
• Performing scheduled visual inspections and quality assurance checks
• Estimating and purchasing all materials required for repairing, maintaining, installing and constructing various segments of on-site building
• Assisting the Facilities Coordinator in acquiring specifications and quotations to complete projects and maintain structural components within specified timelines
• Ensuring the carpenter shop, tools and equipment are clean and well maintained

• Good interpersonal communication and correspondence skills to manage tenant/client services, receiving direction and exchanging technical information
• Coordination and planning skills

• Systems Thinking
  - Observes and understands larger impact of role:
  Seeks to understand broader goals and objectives of the ministries and work area. Works with others to achieve business plans, goals and priorities.
• Creative Problem Solving
  - Is open to new ideas and breaks problems down to identify solutions:
  Position is expected to deal with most issues independently and is able to reach out for assistance when needed.
• Drive for Results
  - Actively sets goals and remains open to advice on reaching them:
  Able to identify priority items and action appropriately. Has clear objectives and…