Put your technical expertise to work in a rewarding role where you'll help keep municipal facilities safe, efficient, and well-maintained for the people who depend on them.

As the Facility Maintenance Operator III, you will play a vital role in facility management by bringing a technical expertise to the day‑to‑day operation and maintenance of assigned buildings within a municipal building portfolio. In this position, you will be responsible for the performance, upkeep, and overall appearance of assigned facilities by following a prescribed preventative maintenance program. At times, you may be assigned to work or provide backup support for the Community Energy Centre (bio‑fuel plant) where you would provide reliable operation and delivery of a utility service.

Key Responsibilities

Perform daily inspections to ensure the assigned facility is safe, presentable, performing as intended, and operationally ready to use

Ensure all public entrances, automatic entrances, building safety systems, and building automation systems (mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing) are inspected, monitored, and operating properly

Meet with building user department representatives monthly to plan and coordinate future building service activities

Ensure all OH&S; procedures are followed by staff or contractors

Perform preventative maintenance, and repair for building elements including equipment, mechanical and electrical systems, and architectural elements

Prioritize, plan, and coordinate maintenance programs/routines and customer service requests while providing a safe work environment

Troubleshoot building systems to determine the root cause of problems or equipment failures

Complete all required safety or building code inspections and ensure certification documentation is up to date

Maintain up-to-date preventative/predictive maintenance records within Asset Planner; update all building or system changes on record drawings and/or operational manuals or procedures

Create or improve upon maintenance practices to prevent reoccurring and predictable failures





Update asset records when equipment has been replaced

Coordinate, schedule, and supervise contracted services for maintenance and repair activities with minimum disruption within the facility

Respond professionally to client concerns and facility building system failures

Develop annual work plans that incorporate planned maintenance activities, lifecycle renewals, and repairs required for the facility

Aid in the development of the annual operating budget and be responsible to provide the maintenance, operations, and repairs within the approved budget(s)

Qualifications and Skills

4th Class Operating Certificate is required (Fourth Class Power Engineer)

5 years of experience working in a related facility setting including two years of facility supervisory experience

Have completed or be willing to complete a facility management certification course such as Facility Management Administration (BOMA) or Facility Management Professional (IFMA) as part of the position training requirements

Knowledge of Alberta Building Code, Alberta Fire Code, Occupational Health and Safety, and codes governing or legislating specialized equipment found within facilities is required

Experience working with ice plants and pools is an asset

Trade certification in a facility discipline is an asset (HVAC, plumbing electrical)

Time management and prioritization skills with the ability to work under pressure

Strong knowledge of Alberta Building Code, Alberta Fire Code, Occupational Health and Safety, and codes governing or legislating specialized equipment found within facilities

Extensive knowledge in the maintenance and operation procedures for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire & safety, security systems, and building hardware





Extensive knowledge and understanding of building automation systems and facility utility efficienciesAbility to read and interpret blueprints

Excellent communication with all parties involved in the building maintenance

Conditions of Employment

Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits

Ability to work from heights, travel stairs, work on roofs, lift heavy items (75 lbs.) and work in awkward or confined areas for extended periods of time

Ability and willingness to work on an “on call” rotational schedule for emergent and afterhours repairs

Who we are
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, collaboration, and accountability.

Why Join Strathcona County

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

Extended health and dental coverage

Health and wellness spending account

Life and disability insurance

Retirement and pension programs

Earned day off program

Employee and family assistance program

Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities

Well‑being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Facility Maintenance Operator III (Alberta)
🏢 Strathcona County
📍 Alberta