Facilities Service Worker (Internal Only)

Facilities, Infrastructure Planning and Management

Competition No. 26.05.93

Category

Salary

Closing Date

Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week).

MSU Band A (Steps 1-8): $16.354 - $23.801 per hour. $29,764 - $43,317per annum (Based on 35 hours per week).

May 21, 2026.

Category

Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week).

Salary

MSU Band A (Steps 1-8): $16.354 - $23.801 per hour. $29,764 - $43,317per annum (Based on 35 hours per week).

Closing Date

May 21, 2026.

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 20,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

Opportunity

MacEwan University is seeking a Facilities Service Worker for a full-time continuing opportunity with our Facilities department.

This position is responsible for completing event set ups and room resets across the entire University campus. You will be responsible for assisting with furniture/office moves and custodial duties as required.

Key responsibilities include:

Event Space Setup Across the University

• Retrieving tables, chairs, and other event furniture and equipment from the storeroom(s), based on instruction from the Facilities Maintenance Worker who coordinates with the event client;
• Transporting the event furniture and equipment to the event space, loading it onto carts or into a cube van if the event is off-site;
• Setting up the event space as per received instructions and the event floor plan, assembling and placing the items as required;
• Ensuring the space is set up in a manner that is safe and secure for all staff and attendees, following all fire and safety regulations; and
• Ensuring the event space is clean and orderly, performing required custodial duties in cases where the custodial team has not been able to due to high demand or short turnaround times.

Post-Event Furniture & Equipment Disassembly

• Disassembling the event furniture and equipment after the event is complete;

• Transporting the event furniture and equipment back to the corresponding storeroom(s);

• Ensuring the equipment tear down and space reset occurs in a safe manner, using the required equipment and techniques;

• Ensuring the event space is clean and orderly for whomever will use the space next;

• Reporting and disposing of any broken furniture or equipment; and

• Utilizing FIMS (Facilities & Infrastructure Management System) to report the completion of event setups and space resets and remark on any changes that were required.

Custodial Services

• Keeping the event storage spaces clean and orderly;

• Performing seasonal custodial duties outside of the school term, such as floor waxing and using the mobile lifts to gain access to high up areas to dust and wash windows and surfaces; and

• Other custodial duties as required.

Office & Furniture Relocation Services

• Moving office furniture and equipment when required, utilizing carts and proper moving techniques; and
• Other moving duties as required.

This opportunity is for internal applicants only.

Skills

You will have:

• The ability to read and understand event floorplans;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;

• Basic computer knowledge;

• The physical ability to lift 40lbs continually throughout a 7-hour shift;

• Knowledge of fire code and the occupancy and layout restrictions they entail; and

• Problem solving ability to adjust furniture as required and set order of tasks.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma.

• A minimum of 1 year experience in event set up.

• A minimum of 1 year experience in custodial services.

• A valid Class 5 Driver's License.

• Completion of Fall Arrest and Mobility Lift training.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Benefits

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Generous vacation time
• Secure pension plan
• Flexible benefits package
• Continuous learning culture
• Opportunities for career growth

How to Apply

To apply, please head to our MacEwan University Opportunities Page, select the job opportunity and click Apply Now. If you require assistance, please contact us at careers@macewan.ca.

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This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Union Collective Agreement.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.