Your Opportunity

Are you looking for an opportunity to flex your knowledge in Groundskeeping and Facility Operations? If so, Foothills Medical Centre Facilities, Maintenance, & Engineering (FM&E;) team has an amazing opportunity for a Maintenance Worker who can display their skills in facility operations, while offering team-focused commitment and positive attitude. Under supervision of the Maintenance Manager/Coordinator or Working Supervisor, the Maintenance Worker I performs a variety of skilled maintenance and grounds keeping duties in accordance with approved practices and procedures: Mows, rakes, waters, aerates, and edges lawns; plants, weeds, and waters flower beds; plants, prunes and trims trees and shrubs; applies fertilizers.

Performs manual labour duties associated with grounds maintenance; cleans, lubricates and performs minor repair and parts replacement to grounds equipment and machinery. Removes snow from, cleans and repairs sidewalks, driveways and parking areas. Cleans maintenance shops and worksites; moves equipment and materials.

Drives hospital vehicles and equipment. Assists other trades as required in areas pertaining to the duties required. Perform other related duties as required. Working at heights and on roofs.

Description

As a Maintenance Worker I, you may perform routine tasks related to grounds keeping and facility maintenance. Working independently and/or as part of team, you may maintain lawns, flowerbeds, trees and shrubs, collect and dispose garbage, remove snow and ice, spread salt and sand, clean mechanical rooms and shop areas, and assist tradespeople and other maintenance staff as needed.

Transition Company: Health Shared Services Classification: Maintenance Worker I Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Facilities, Maintenance and Engineering Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date:



26-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $26.08 Maximum Salary: $28.37 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Possession of a valid driver's licence.

Additional Required Qualifications

1-3 years of Groundskeeping (landscaping/snow removal) experience.

Experience with operating motorized equipment such as ride on mowers, ride-on sweepers, Tool Cat and Skid steer. Must be able to communicate clearly in English, verbally, and in writing. Must have valuable communication and interpersonal skills.

Must be creative, adaptable, and must possess good practical knowledge and well developed analytical and problem-solving skills. Must have a strong commitment to customer service. Must be mechanically inclined, able to use required equipment and tools related to maintenance repair.

Must be able to take direction, possess good verbal skills, and be able to work with others or alone with minimal supervision. Must enjoy working outdoor, and able to work in inclement weather conditions. Must have the strength and stamina to lift and carry heavy materials, and to perform repetitive tasks involving bending, stretching, walking and kneeling.

Must be able to organize workloads and ensure duties are completed in a timely manner. Must utilize personal safety equipment when required.

Preferred Qualifications

Grade 12 Diploma. 3-5 years of Groundskeeping (landscaping/snow removal) experience. Valid Skid Steer certificate. Experience/knowledge with irrigation systems and repair would be an asset. Plant Experience/Knowledge caring of annuals and treed landscape. Valid First aid would be an asset. Valid Fit testing certificate would be an asset. Valid Fall arrest and aerial platform training would be an asset.

📌 Maintenance Worker I (Calgary)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Calgary