Maintenance Worker

True North

As the largestpost-secondary institution in northern Alberta Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge skills creativity and tospark and empower success NWPsmission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offersa wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates diplomas apprenticeships and exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home the distinctive communities and industries we serve and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Albertas newest polytechnics is ever-growingwe recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity driven by results and aligned to NWPs core values of being responsive innovative and connected.

The Role

The Maintenance Service Worker performs preventative and demand maintenance duties in consultation with other full-time staff using a team approach to problem-solving. The Maintenance Service Worker works in conjunction with full-time/temporary/seasonal staff primarily in the following areas:

• Interior demand and preventative duties.
• Exterior demand and preventative maintenance
• Equipment operation and maintenance
• Fleet maintenance

What We Offer

NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Consider joining Canadas newest polytechnic committed to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic by 2034.

The successful candidate will have high school completion and two years of related experience an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Training in Heavy Equipment Operation small engine repair/servicing and pesticide application license are preferred.

Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• Interior demand and preventative skills (ie. repairs/maintenance to drywall flooring wall finishes t bar baseboard minor plumbing issues minor electrical repairs lighting fixtures and bulb replacements assets and infrastructure. Hang / install window furnishings. Move equipment and furniture).
• Exterior demand and preventative maintenance skills (ie. repairs/maintenance to snow/ice clearing and sanding/salting of entrances walkways and roadways using manual labor and equipment. Sweep wash and paint entrances walkways and roadways. Load and Haul gravel/sand/salt. Mowing trimming edging herbicide spraying signage irrigation system garbage/debris collection garbage/debris pickup roadway assets and infrastructure).
• Ableto operate and maintain all maintenance equipment including mowers sweeper forklift loaders grader gravel truck power tools generators and other seasonal equipment; maintain records.
• Able to operateheavy equipment to remove snow and ice from sidewalks/entry doors; operate sweeper/snow-blower and other related equipment to remove snow and ice from sidewalks/stairways/entry areas.
• Experience collaborating with contractors consultants on small and large projects as needed.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook;
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization; and
• A high level of integrity professionalism and accountability.

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries please contact HR at .

Thank you for applying to NWP!