Maintenance Services Worker

Position: Maintenance Services Worker Hours/Week: 40 Hours per week - 12 months per year Start Date: ASAP Closing Date: September 8th, 2026 Reference: MSW-09012026 Fort McMurray Catholic Schools is looking for a full time maintenance services worker. The position is responsible for maintaining facilities for staff, students and public in a safe operating condition, maintain a preventative maintenance program; and resolve immediate operational and/or safety concerns as directed. Qualifications Grade 12 high school diploma or equivalent Province of Alberta Class 5 driver's license with clean driver's abstract Experience and training in the areas of general repair, carpentry, plumbing, heating, mechanical and other building systems Able to read, write and speak English effectively for the purposes of work related communications Being able to meet physical demands such as climbing and standing on ladders while working at heights, stretching, reaching, bending, standing, crawling etc Competent in basic use of computer Ability to read/comprehend/write detailed instructions, forms and reports Knowledge of safe work practices and applicable procedures Maintain certifications required to perform required duties (e.g. fall arrest, aerial lift operation, first aid, WHMIS, etc) Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills Able to build and maintain effective relationships with school administration, students, staff, parents and public Reliable, with integrity and able to work as part of a diverse team Able to safely lift and move heavy objects (up to 23 kgs) and use of applicable tools and equipment required for maintenance work RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Move, transport, assemble furniture and equipment Perform repair of general maintenance work of facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment at all district or directed locations Coordinate with Administration for the purpose of completing projects/work orders Inspect facilities, systems and their components for the purpose of identifying necessary repairs, preventative maintenance and meeting insurance and HSE regulations Install of items (e.g. white boards, bulletin boards) as directed Complete all work orders safely and within established time frames Maintain tools and/or equipment; transport them if required Repair various items, systems and/or components to ensure that they are in safe working condition Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns ∙ Activating and deactivating building alarms and responding to alarm calls after and during regular work hours Attend to other maintenance duties as assigned by Manager or designate All FMCSD employees must have on file a clear Criminal Reference and a Vulnerable Sector Check. All FMCSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, Internet and MS Office. Only those applications submitted and received by 4:00pm on the closing date will be considered for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest. Please submit resumes to with the job reference number in the subject line.

Responsible for maintaining school facilities in safe operating condition through general repairs and a preventative maintenance program. Duties include resolving operational safety concerns, responding to emergency alarms, and completing work orders for buildings and grounds.

Requires a high school diploma, a clean Class 5 driver's license, and experience in general building trades. Candidates must be physically capable of heavy lifting and working at heights, and must pass a Criminal Reference and Vulnerable Sector Check.

• Heavy LiftingPreferred
• Safety CompliancePreferred
• Communication SkillsPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• General Repair
• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Heating
• Mechanical Systems
• Building Maintenance
• Preventative Maintenance
• Computer Literacy
• Communication Skills
• Safety Compliance
• Heavy Lifting
• Tool Operation

• Trades
• Education
• Construction
• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Oct 2, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level