Maintenance Service Worker II

Job Information
Job Title: Maintenance Service Worker II 
Job Requisition ID: 76934
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 12, 2025
Classification: Maintenance Service Worker 2
Salary: ​$1,984.18 to $2,429.01/ bi-weekly ($51,787 - $63,397/year)

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Alberta Infrastructure designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that schools, hospitals and government facilities infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta's population. The Ministry also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.
 
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Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator, the Maintenance Service Worker is responsible for performing general maintenance duties related to the operation of various buildings within the jurisdiction of the Facilities Manager for the Calgary Correctional Spyhill Complex.

The incumbent will interact with clients for the purpose of providing or receiving routine information regarding their needs as well as providing general labour activities at Spyhill Complex (Calgary Correctional Centre, Calgary Remand Centre and Calgary Young Offenders Centre) as needed. This includes working in close proximity to inmates.

Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•    Performing general maintenance tasks and activities including:
o    Completing work orders in a timely and efficient manner
o    Moves of and repairs to client furnishings
o    Painting
o    Repairs to equipment
o    Lamp replacement
o    Unclogging toilets
o    Cleaning and completing caretaking in various locations and reporting unusual conditions observed to the Facilities Coordinator

•    Assisting trades by:
o    Working with hand and power tools
o    Performing semi-skilled work
o    Ordering and picking up material and supplies

•    Providing direction to contractors through:
o    Meeting and escorting them on site
o    Inspecting the work of contractors (in some instances)
 
Other duties as required.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

Agility - Takes action and remains objective under pressure by making sound decisions
Build Collaborative Environments - Promote positive conflict resolution by identifying issues and facilitating discussion and/or coaching to constructively resolve conflict
Systems Thinking - Takes a long-term view of challenges and integrates an in-depth knowledge of underlying issues, the political environment and potential risks when considering possible actions 
Creative Problem Solving – Identify several analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to solve problems

Required: 

•    Some high school education.

•    One year of related experience.

•    Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of building systems.

•    Physically able to perform the manual duties of the position. 

•    Willing and able to work in a correctional facility and in close proximity to inmates.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

•    1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or

•    1 year of experience for 1 year education.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

Hours of work: 8hrs./day.  40 hours per week 
Location: Calgary, Alberta 
Term of Employment: Permanent Full-time position
 

•    Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

•    Incumbent must be comfortable working in close proximity to inmates.

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at   the same or lower classification level.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service -

•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -

•    Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) -

•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -

•    Professional learning and development -

•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –

•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

•    Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Donna M. Lee