Building Operator (FT) – Infrastructure & Asset Management (IAM)

Are you looking for an inviting and exciting career opportunity? Do you want to positively contribute to an organization that serves the community? If the answer is “Yes!”, this is the job for you!
Catholic Social Services is currently recruiting for one, full-time Building Operator at IAM (Infrastructure and Asset Management) to join our office in Red Deer, AB.

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM), the Building Operator performs general maintenance and repairs for Catholic Social Services (CSS) facilities. This position completes general carpentry and maintenance work as required. The Building Operator also performs basic repairs and maintenance on mechanical operating systems, as well as on boilers, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems found within Agency buildings.

Job Duties:
Efficiently and safely performs maintenance tasks of a complex nature in areas of carpentry, plumbing, heating, cooling, etc. as assigned
Performs general maintenance and preventative maintenance program tasks including maintaining and cleaning of all plumbing equipment and general repairs
Inspects and troubleshoots equipment and systems (i.e. ventilation, boilers, etc.)
Coordinates processes from start to finish, including site visits, assessing the work to be done, determining materials needed, ordering the necessary material, picking up or arranging for delivery of materials, completing the job, and cleanup of work site
Completes requested inspection reports, information reports, job completion reports, billing information, and other required documentation in a timely manner
Acts as a resource person to other team members regarding means of avoiding maintenance problems or means of troubleshooting maintenance concerns prior to involvement of IAM employees
Recommends repairs and adjustments to manager as required; provides support on changes, trends, innovations in the field of trades in general, how they may be implemented in the Agency’s maintenance function
Operates Agency vehicles in a safe and courteous manner as per Agency policies and procedures, ensuring regular service and repairs as needed
Follows health and safety protocols while adhering to Agency policies and procedures
Performs other related duties as required
What this job requires:
Minimum of a Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent is required
Must have 3+ years maintenance work experience
4th or 5th class Power Engineering certificate is an asset.
Diploma or related trade certificate from a recognized educational institution is considered an asset
Additional relevant certifications or designations considered an asset
Basic knowledge, skill, and work experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, simple cement work, and residential or office repairs is preferred
Prior experience with routine maintenance operations in all plumbing areas such as sinks, showers, and tubs is preferred
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
Police Information Check including vulnerable sector search current within six (6) months
A Valid class 5 Driver’s License
Driver’s Abstract with less than six (6) demerit points current within one (1) year
What We Offer:
The comprehensive salary for this position is based on qualifications and experience.
We offer flexibility and supportive working environment.
Flexible benefit options when eligible.
Work within a highly collaborative, team-oriented organization, where your ideas are heard, and you can see your impact daily.
Growth Opportunities: apply and grow your skills within a dynamic, innovative and expanding Agency that is taking a leadership role in our industry.
About Catholic Social Services:
You will be joining an established Agency that is guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion and respect. With more than 60 years of service delivery, Catholic Social Services is one of the largest multi-function social services agencies in Canada, with more than 1900 staff, and hundreds of volunteers delivering 130+ programs throughout Central Alberta and Edmonton.
We welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees and volunteers who choose to work with our Agency in support of our mission, values, and principles. We employ and serve people of all faiths, or no faith, while respecting all backgrounds and experiences.
“As a Catholic social services agency, we are guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion and respect.”
Our values are at the core of everything we do!
Humility: We acknowledge with gratitude our human abilities and limitations. We demonstrate humility by doing the best that we can with the resources that we have.
Compassion: We respond to people in need with love. We demonstrate our compassion by caring for people without judgment and without condition.
Respect: We demonstrate our respect by being personally present, open and attentive to those we care for and by honouring their dignity and freedom.
We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We embrace diversity and offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of origin, culture, ethnicity, age, ability, gender identity, and people of faith or no faith.