Facility Maintenance Operator III

Strathcona County • Sherwood Park, AB

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for 1 temporary full-time position until December 31, 2026. 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.

Requirements

• 4th Class Operating Certificate is required (Fourth Class Power Engineer)
• 5 years of experience working in a related facility environment 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
• 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 efficiencies
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Excellent communication with all parties involved in the building maintenance

Nice To Haves

• 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

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)

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees