Summer Maintenance Labourer

Summer Maintenance Labourer

Location: 4607 52nd Ave, Smoky Lake, Alberta

Position Status: One (1) Full Time (40 hrs per week), Summer Student (April-August)

Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of facilities and buildings through inspections, maintenance, and repairs, including assisting with routine inspections and maintenance on mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.).
- Perform general maintenance tasks including replacing lightbulbs, fixing leaks, replacing doorknobs, and checking for minor heating/cooling issues.
- Assist with the maintenance of building systems, such as mechanical, water, sewer, security, and emergency support systems.
- Ensure timely completion of seasonal maintenance tasks, including snow and ice removal, leaf cleanup, tree removal, and preparation of the landscape for seasonal changes.
- Perform routine lawn care, general landscape upkeep, and maintenance of pathways, walkways, fences, gates, and vegetation.
- Operate lawn mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping equipment.
- Report any major building or structural concerns/repairs/emergencies to the buildings the Building Operations Manager.
- Ensure building repairs are completed efficiently and to the highest standard.
- Load and unload shipments, including equipment, furniture, and water deliveries, and organize materials and supplies received.
- Assist with office set-ups and relocations including building multi-use structures and reconfiguring office spaces.
- Maintain records of work performed, including schedules, maintenance logs, asset lists, tool usage, etc.
- Ensure all tools and equipment function correctly and are effectively maintained.
- Maintain cleanliness of work site by cleaning debris, sweeping, etc.
- Abide to Occupational Health & Safety standards, building code, and other local/legal requirements.
- Perform general maintenance tasks including replacing lightbulbs, light painting/patching, fixing leaks, replacing doorknobs, and checking for minor heating/cooling issues.
- Ensure timely completion of seasonal maintenance tasks, including snow and ice removal, leaf cleanup, tree removal, and preparation of the landscape for seasonal changes.
- Perform routine lawn care, general landscape upkeep, and maintenance of pathways, walkways, fences, gates, and vegetation.
- Operate lawn mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping equipment.
- Load and unload shipments, including equipment, furniture, and water deliveries, and organize materials and supplies received.
- Assist with set-ups and relocation of furniture including building multi-use structures and reconfiguring living spaces.
- Maintain records of work performed, including schedules, maintenance logs, asset lists, tool usage, etc.
- Maintain cleanliness of work site by cleaning debris, sweeping, etc.
- Abide to Occupational Health & Safety standards, building code, and other local/legal requirements.
- Present a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with employees, citizens, visitors, and other external stakeholders.
- Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills & Competencies

We are looking for a motivated, confident individual who is passionate about Indigenous issues, maintenance/labour, and values safety in the workplace. Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with colleagues is required. Other skills/competencies include:

- Strong technical skills and knowledge of maintenance/labour practices.
- Intermediate to advanced skills using equipment and tools.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.
- Strong planning and organizational skills, with an ability to organize and prioritize daily tasks and long-term objectives.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Flexible and adaptable, with an ability to switch between multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Political and cultural sensitivity.
- Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and issues affecting Métis.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in building maintenance and/or landscaping is required. Other relevant training and experience will be considered.
- WHMIS, PPE, Hazard Awareness, Fall Protection, and First Aid training are assets. Training may be required as directed by department leadership.
- Trade ticket in plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, electrical, or a related trade is an asset.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

Other Requirements
- Availability to work Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
- Ability to travel throughout Alberta is a requirement.
- Reliable transportation is required.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, with notice.

What We Offer
- An opportunity to work for Otipemisiwak Métis Government under its newly ratified Constitution and be an instrumental part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada as it rapidly grows and develops.
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