Maintenance Worker

About the role

Hope Mission, a Christian non-profit social care agency serving vulnerable people in Alberta since 1929, is looking for a skilled and dependable Maintenance Worker to keep its Edmonton facilities safe, clean and functional. The role covers a wide range of building maintenance, repair and groundskeeping tasks, reports to the Maintenance Supervisor or Facilities Director, is full-time and involves an on-call rotation.

Key responsibilities

• Routine and preventative maintenance of shelter buildings and equipment, and general repairs such as drywall, painting, flooring, doors, windows and fixtures
• Minor carpentry (framing, repairs, shelving, cabinetry) and basic electrical work (outlets, switches, light fixtures) within scope and code
• Basic plumbing (leaks, faucets, toilets, drains)
• Groundskeeping: snow removal, lawn care, litter removal, seasonal maintenance and keeping walkways and exits safe
• Driving company vehicles to move tools and materials between sites, and helping with event set-up and room changes
• Following health and safety rules, reporting hazards and supporting compliance with building codes and fire safety

Required profile

• Valid Class 5 driver's licence with a clean record
• 2-3 years of experience in general building maintenance or a related trade
• Demonstrated experience in carpentry, basic electrical and basic plumbing
• Dependable, flexible and able to work on-site across several shelter locations, including weather exposure and occasional on-call or after-hours work
• Legally entitled to work in Canada full-time, and able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
• As a Christian organization, signing the Hope Mission Statement of Faith is required

Required skills

• Safely operating hand and power tools
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Working independently and prioritizing multiple tasks
• Good communication and teamwork

Assets: trade certification in carpentry, electrical, plumbing or building maintenance, industrial or commercial maintenance experience, experience in shelters or non-profits, knowledge of Alberta building codes, and a letter of reference from a ministry or church. Applicants submit a resume, cover letter and two professional references by email; only interviewees are contacted.