About the role
Mission
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.
When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.
Competition Info
Competition Close Date: Friday, September 26th, 2025 at 11:59pm
Calendar: 12 month
Salary: $32.06 per hour
Weekly Hours: 40
About the Department
Facilities - Maintenance includes all trade and grounds positions that work in school and administrative sites.
Additional Information
Note:
- This position works outside in various weather conditions and temperatures and involves repeated physical movement and exertion.
- Must obtain certification in TDG and WHMIS.
- Must submit a current driver’s abstract.
- Must be trained to operate an aerial lift truck.
Position Description
purpose
The purpose of the position is to install and maintain outdoor sports equipment, creative play structures, fences, car plug-in backings, signs, bike racks, concrete car bumpers, flag poles, etc. utilizing hand and power tools.
accountability
This position is accountable for ensuring that safe working procedures exist and are followed and adhered to at all times.
major responsibilities
- Installs, repairs and inspects grounds fixtures such as fences, sports equipment, playground equipment, flagpoles, car plug-in backing, car bumpers, and signs.
- Completes regular, scheduled inspections of playground and/or other equipment and completes reports as necessary.
- Ensures that playground equipment, sports equipment, and other grounds fixtures are in a safe and operable condition.
- Adheres to and enforces CSA recommendations concerning creative playgrounds and internal CBE standards and requirements.
- Serves as a resource in the continual improvement of creative playground design, components, structure, and maintenance.
- Ensures that installers of playground equipment maintain warranty obligations.
- Ensures that work is performed in compliance with the requirements of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and CBE policies and procedures.
- Provided leadership to a small crew as required.
- 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 snow removal, sands/salts icy conditions on sidewalks and steps at various CBE sites utilizing light mobile machinery equipped with plough or power broom. Hand shovelling may be required where necessary.
- Assumes the duties of Foreman as required.
- Completes locates for utilities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
qualifications
Education and Experience
- Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement
- Two years related experience in the use of power and manual hand tools, jackhammer, oxyacetylene torch for cutting/heating purposes, aerial lift truck, etc.
- High School Diploma preferred
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Ability to understand written and oral directions
- Good communication skills
- Dependability and reliability
- Time management and organizational
- Dependability and reliability
- Time managment and organizational skills
Conditions of Employment
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.
Be Part of Our Success
Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team where your contribution makes a positive impact on the lives and learning of more than 125,000 CBE students? The Calgary Board of Education is looking for exceptional professionals to join our team. Our employees are highly valued and recognized, a career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.
We thank all candidates for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Land Acknowledgement
The Calgary Board of Education acknowledges the traditional territories and oral practices of the Treaty 7 Nations, including the Siksikaitsitapi Nations, Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Îyârhe Nakoda Nations. We acknowledge the Métis Nation within Alberta, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of southern Alberta. As a learning organization, we are committed to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action focused on Education for ReconciliACTION.
About Calgary Board of Education
Our vision:
The Calgary Board of Education is the dynamic learning community of choice.
We provide quality learning opportunities and options. Our learners take ownership by discovering and developing their potential, passions and gifts. They take their place as lifelong learners and make a significant contribution within a complex, changing world.
Our values:
Students come first.
We believe that everyone can learn. Each student is unique and worthwhile. We acknowledge, recognize and celebrate the diversity of our learners. Success for each and every student is the goal of our work.
Learning is our central purpose.
We believe that learning empowers students to achieve their potential. Attention to continuous improvement, high expectations, innovation and relationships will enable all students to reach their potential. Student learning is at the heart of everyone's work at the Calgary Board of Education.
Public education serves the common good.
Public education is essential for a vibrant democracy. The principles of democracy drive our accountability to the public and the public's participation in our work. Our school system is owned by and accountable to Calgarians and therefore, the Calgary Board of Education is accountable to Calgary taxpayers for using resources wisely to meet students' learning needs.
About the role
Mission
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.
When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.
Competition Info
Competition Close Date: Friday, September 26th, 2025 at 11:59pm
Calendar: 12 month
Salary: $32.06 per hour
Weekly Hours: 40
About the Department
Facilities - Maintenance includes all trade and grounds positions that work in school and administrative sites.
Additional Information
Note:
- This position works outside in various weather conditions and temperatures and involves repeated physical movement and exertion.
- Must obtain certification in TDG and WHMIS.
- Must submit a current driver’s abstract.
- Must be trained to operate an aerial lift truck.
Position Description
purpose
The purpose of the position is to install and maintain outdoor sports equipment, creative play structures, fences, car plug-in backings, signs, bike racks, concrete car bumpers, flag poles, etc. utilizing hand and power tools.
accountability
This position is accountable for ensuring that safe working procedures exist and are followed and adhered to at all times.
major responsibilities
- Installs, repairs and inspects grounds fixtures such as fences, sports equipment, playground equipment, flagpoles, car plug-in backing, car bumpers, and signs.
- Completes regular, scheduled inspections of playground and/or other equipment and completes reports as necessary.
- Ensures that playground equipment, sports equipment, and other grounds fixtures are in a safe and operable condition.
- Adheres to and enforces CSA recommendations concerning creative playgrounds and internal CBE standards and requirements.
- Serves as a resource in the continual improvement of creative playground design, components, structure, and maintenance.
- Ensures that installers of playground equipment maintain warranty obligations.
- Ensures that work is performed in compliance with the requirements of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and CBE policies and procedures.
- Provided leadership to a small crew as required.
- 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 snow removal, sands/salts icy conditions on sidewalks and steps at various CBE sites utilizing light mobile machinery equipped with plough or power broom. Hand shovelling may be required where necessary.
- Assumes the duties of Foreman as required.
- Completes locates for utilities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
qualifications
Education and Experience
- Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement
- Two years related experience in the use of power and manual hand tools, jackhammer, oxyacetylene torch for cutting/heating purposes, aerial lift truck, etc.
- High School Diploma preferred
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Ability to understand written and oral directions
- Good communication skills
- Dependability and reliability
- Time management and organizational
- Dependability and reliability
- Time managment and organizational skills
Conditions of Employment
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.
Be Part of Our Success
Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team where your contribution makes a positive impact on the lives and learning of more than 125,000 CBE students? The Calgary Board of Education is looking for exceptional professionals to join our team. Our employees are highly valued and recognized, a career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.
We thank all candidates for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Land Acknowledgement
The Calgary Board of Education acknowledges the traditional territories and oral practices of the Treaty 7 Nations, including the Siksikaitsitapi Nations, Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Îyârhe Nakoda Nations. We acknowledge the Métis Nation within Alberta, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of southern Alberta. As a learning organization, we are committed to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action focused on Education for ReconciliACTION.
About Calgary Board of Education
Our vision:
The Calgary Board of Education is the dynamic learning community of choice.
We provide quality learning opportunities and options. Our learners take ownership by discovering and developing their potential, passions and gifts. They take their place as lifelong learners and make a significant contribution within a complex, changing world.
Our values:
Students come first.
We believe that everyone can learn. Each student is unique and worthwhile. We acknowledge, recognize and celebrate the diversity of our learners. Success for each and every student is the goal of our work.
Learning is our central purpose.
We believe that learning empowers students to achieve their potential. Attention to continuous improvement, high expectations, innovation and relationships will enable all students to reach their potential. Student learning is at the heart of everyone's work at the Calgary Board of Education.
Public education serves the common good.
Public education is essential for a vibrant democracy. The principles of democracy drive our accountability to the public and the public's participation in our work. Our school system is owned by and accountable to Calgarians and therefore, the Calgary Board of Education is accountable to Calgary taxpayers for using resources wisely to meet students' learning needs.