Equipment Operator I

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 131,000 students and 15,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

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Competition Close Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Calendar: 12 month

Salary: $31.24 per hour

Weekly Hours: 40

Facilities - Maintenance includes all trade and grounds positions that work in school and administrative sites.

Note:

• This position is required to work outside in various weather conditions and temperatures and may involve repeated physical movement and exertion.
• Must become certified in TDG and WHMIS.
• Must provide a current driver's abstract.

All applicants must provide an up to date resume and be prepared to interview if required.

purpose

Working under the direction of the Grounds Foreman, the purpose of this position is to operate light trucks and light mobile equipment to perform a variety of landscape maintenance tasks, snow removal and sand/salt icy conditions.

accountability

The position is accountable for performing all duties in accordance with CBE and legislative safety practices and procedures to ensure own safety as well as the safety of CBE staff and students.

major responsibilities

• Operates mobile equipment, such as rubber-tired tractors, front mount mowers/ rotary brooms, and light trucks (up to and including one ton capacity) to provide the turf maintenance operations of mowing, aerating, over seeding, fertilizing, topdressing, weed control and sweeping. Operates equipment for snow plowing, sanding/salting and anti-ice control. Selects and changes attachments as necessary.
• Performs daily serviceability inspections on the unit and equipment assigned and performs normal operator's maintenance tasks.
• Assists the Grounds Repairman with labor as required on a temporary basis.
• Ensures that work is performed in compliance with the requirements of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and CBE policies and procedures.
• Conducts self in an appropriate manner while carrying out duties in a student environment and working with school staff.
• Ensures there is minimal impact on the learning environment by scheduling the work to suit the customer/school.
• Performs other duties such as fence repair, catch basin cleanouts, sweeping of turf, parking lots and compounds.
• May assume the duties of Foremen when required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

qualifications

Education and Experience

• Valid Alberta Operators Class 5 driver's license
• High School Diploma and previous experience preferred

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Mechanical inclination
• Ability to operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to understand written and oral directions
• Good communication skills
• Dependability and reliability
• Time management and organizational skills

Police Information Clearance: Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education WHO ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.

A career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.