Facilities Technician

Edmonton Regional Airport Authority • Nisku, AB

9d • CA$42 - CA$47 • Onsite

About The Position

A gateway for transportation, connection, and innovation, Edmonton Airports (YEG) is a self-funded, not-for-profit corporation driving economic prosperity for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region and beyond. YEG is Canada’s fifth-busiest airport by passenger traffic and the largest major Canadian airport by land area, generating an economic output of over $5.4 billion and supporting over 22,500 jobs. From initiatives like Airport City Sustainability Campus to being the first in Canada to begin regularly scheduled drone delivery and working towards being net-zero by 2050, YEG is a global leader in the aviation industry. YEG approaches equity, diversity, and inclusion by creating ‘an airport for everyone.
Edmonton Airports employs 250-300 employees, offering challenging, rewarding opportunities that allows team members to thrive in what they do. The work culture is known for being open, collaborative, and inclusive. Recognizing that great work gets accomplished when people enjoy what they’re doing, successes and milestones are always celebrated. As strong believers in the power of setting professional goals and continuously encouraging team members to do so on a regular basis, YEG appreciates feedback on how it can support and enhance partnerships that exist on the corporate team. YEG values opportunities to create diversity within teams, including backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ways of working together. Seeking positive, enthusiastic people who are not afraid to take on challenges, YEG aims to create a community of unique individuals to allow for expanded ideas, perspectives, and better business decisions. A core value of YEG is "investing in our talent" and it considers professional development, specialty training, and career growth among its top priorities to expand team member skillset and continue evolving as new technology and ideas evolve.
In addition to propelling a positive work culture internally, the airport land is home to over 250 businesses looking to expand tourism, entertainment, cargo logistics, manufacturing, sustainability, innovative technology development, and commercialization. The Airport City Sustainability Campus and the Alberta Aerospace and Technology Centre provide opportunities for businesses to push the boundaries in fields like AI, drones, reforestation, and energy sources such as hydrogen. Edmonton Airports also owns and operates Villeneuve Airport (ZVL), the premier general aviation airport and flight training facility in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
With around 50 non-stop destinations and 12 airline partners, YEG is continuing to offer more flights to more places, while ensuring a safe, sustainable, and welcoming environment for all.
As the Facilities Technician, you will be responsible for the operating, maintenance and repair of EIA Building Systems, additional trade systems, its supporting facilities and satellite airport. As part of the Facilities Maintenance team, you would work closely with trades, contractors, staff and tenants to ensure that Edmonton Airports facilities are operating efficiently, safely and maintained to high standards. A certain degree of physical activity is required in this position.

Requirements

• Completion of a High School Diploma.
• Completion of a Certificate program in Building Maintenance and/or 4th Class Power Engineering.
• 5 – 7 years’ experience performing similar Preventative/Corrective Maintenance duties in a commercial or institutionalized environment.
• Exposure to a CMMS/Preventative maintenance programs will be required.
• Prior experience with tools, equipment and procedures used in the maintenance of facilities systems.
• Basic PC skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong ability to prioritize, multitask, and work unsupervised.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, creative thinking, attention to detail and decision-making skills
• Professional communication skills, oral, and written
• Possess an exceptional customer service philosophy
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Must secure and maintain appropriate airport security clearance and acceptable criminal records check

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on various terminal building systems (Washrooms, Building Services, HVAC Systems, Plumbing Systems, Baggage Systems, Bridges etc.) within the Airport Terminal and Edmonton Airports supported Outbuildings.
• Respond to on-demand reactive maintenance requests as per the daily work schedule.
• Perform all work in accordance to established operational and safe processes and practices.
• Receive, track, monitor and report status of maintenance and repair work within the Edmonton Airports CMMS management database.
• Assist in the implementation of preventative maintenance (PM) programs. Ensures that deficiencies are identified, recorded and escalated, and that related documentation is maintained.
• Assist in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations through the manner in which work is performed and services delivered.
• Work in conjunction with the Facilities Maintenance team members on Infrastructure upgrades and improvement initiatives.
• Operate aerial lifts, forklifts, and acts as a safety watch in public areas as required to carry out duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED