ABOUT US

The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.

The “Values, We Live By” are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.

We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Supervisor of Recreation Facilities, the Maintenance Service Worker performs semi-skilled manual work and operates vehicles and limited equipment in accomplishing all operations and maintenance tasks assigned in delivering the programs and services in the City of Spruce Grove Recreation Facilities. Employees in this position may occasionally be responsible for task coordination and are expected to promote a positive, secure, and safe work environment.

This is a casual position that has shift work including evenings, weekends, and/or statutory holidays. This position is part of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

The hourly wage for this position is:
Step 1 - $31.68
Step 2 - $32.33
Step 3 - $33.14
Step 4 - $33.93

RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Functions:

• Undertake operational and preventative ice surface and ice plant maintenance.

• Undertake minor maintenance of light equipment, power, and hand tools, building systems, including janitorial.

• Provide assistance to the operators in administrative, preventative maintenance and planning functions.

• Provide staff monitoring, supervision, training and shift organization and reporting.

• Deal with day-to-day public relations in a courteous and professional manner.

• Operate light equipment and light motor vehicles to accomplish tasks.

• Perform work independently or on a crew; work is monitored by a supervisor or team leader to ensure adherence to safety regulations and meeting established work quality/productivity standards; monitor and coordinate assigned helpers in equal or lower positions; train junior and new staff.

• Work in accordance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety regulations and City Safe Work Practices.

• Undertake other duties as assigned by supervisory staff as related to the effective and efficient operation of the arena or other City facilities or special events.

Team Leader Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, schedule, assign and direct labour, equipment, and materials to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Direct crew work in accordance with industry accepted practices and City procedures.
• Ensure crew work is in accordance with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Review City Safe Work Practices, assess work site hazards and hold toolbox meetings at the start of every task or project, prepare toolbox meeting reports; prepare incident reports; ensure no worker starts work on the site that

has not been through a safety briefing or toolbox meeting.

• Ensure that daily inspection/lubrication/minor maintenance of utilized vehicles and equipment is undertaken before utilization, report deficiencies.

• Communicate instructions in clear terms; treat all employees equitably and without favour or bias.

• Report actions that may be cause for employee discipline to supervisor.

• Handle on-site public inquiries in a courteous manner, refer inquiries to supervisor when response not certain.

• Organize work timelines to least interfere with public use of assets.

• Order materials in a timely manner to ensure the continuous functioning of the crew.

• Coordinate implementation of small construction projects that include outsourced services.

• Ensure that established work quality/productivity/time standards are met.

• Train staff new to the task to be fully competent in their activities.

• Promote a positive, secure, and safe work environment among co-workers.

Other Duties

• Understand and adhere to City policies, procedures and standards, whether written or implied, as amended from time to time.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture by always acting in a safe manner and complying with City safety policies and procedures for staff and contractors.
• Act as a steward of the City's Corporate Culture by following the “Values, We Live By”.
• All employees shall act in a safe manner at all times and will report any unsafe conditions, procedures or acts for the benefit of the City. Continual adherence to the City Safety Policy is mandatory.
• Employees are expected to stay current on WHMIS and other safety-related procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.

• Minimum of one (1) year of maintenance, or custodial related experience in a public building operation.

• AARFP Arena Operator Level 1 Certificate or equivalent.

• Basic knowledge of the methods, practices, and rules of the safe operation of equipment and occupational haz-ards applicable to the work.

• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in the English language and complete forms and reports.

• Ability to respond to inquiries/complaints in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of the public.

• Ability to work both independently as well as within a multifaceted team environment.

• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to build positive, productive business relationships.

Asset Qualifications:

• Prior municipal experience.

• AARFP - Pool 1

• AARFP - Building Maintenance 1

• Conflict Resolution training.

Competencies:

Thinking & Acting Strategically - Forward-thinking. Sees the big picture and imagines the future. Links long-range visions, strategies, and concepts to daily work. Aligns personal actions and initiatives with customer needs, and with organiza-tional priorities and direction. To think and act strategically requires an understanding of our organizational direction, as well as the internal and external factors that influence decision-making.

Building Influential Working Relationships - Strengthening and developing working relationships and strategic alliances that are founded on ethics, trust, and guided by our corporate values of respect, leadership, accountability, communica-tion, and integrity.

Optimizing Performance & Results - Reaches for excellence for oneself, one’s team, and the organization. Determined and focused on achieving outcomes that align with organizational goals. Creates goals and priorities that maximize resources while using an enterprising, resourceful approach to deliver outcomes and achieve customer expectations. Maintains ac-countability for results.

Growing Talent & Workforce Capacity - Honouring the individual differences that make each person unique. Being curious and committed to listening, reflecting, and learning. Developing individual and workforce capabilities to enhance the or-ganization’s capacity to accomplish strategic goals, enhance program and service delivery, and provide an exceptional cus-tomer/client experience. Contributes to a learning and teaching culture.

Fostering Innovation & Steering Change – Creates an environment for transformation. Advances the City through im-provement based on innovation and guides the associated change. Uses the skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to produce new or improved programs and services to meet current and future needs of our customers, our organization, and our community.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License.

• Must obtain a satisfactory review of a three-year Driver’s Abstract with a maximum of six (6) demerits.

• Criminal Record check required.

• Standard First Aid CPR.

Working Environment:

• Shift Work - Includes evening, weekends and/or statutory holidays.
• Hours of Operation could be 7:00 AM to 1:00 AM.
• Overtime may be required.
• Travel may be required.

NEXT STEPS

• You must apply through this portal to be considered. We do not accept applications through other forums.
• Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
• Candidates may be interviewed as applications are received.
• The posting may be used to staff other permanent or temporary vacancies.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Competitive salary
• Work/Life Balance
• Recognized General Holidays
• Positive Work Atmosphere
• Volunteer and Fundraising Opportunities

Company

City of Spruce Grove

Location

Community and Protective Services - Recreation and Culture - Recreation and Culture Facilities - Recreation Operations

Opening Date

May 11, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 01, 2026 11:59 PM

Starting Date

May 25, 2026