Description
Are you a skilled, practical problem-solver who enjoys working with tools and keeping facilities running safely and smoothly? The City of Edmonton is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Maintenance Repair Person 1 to join our Parks and Roads Services team! In this hands-on role, you will be the go-to person for keeping our operational buildings, yards, and small equipment in top-notch shape. You'll be working alongside a supportive, collaborative crew while independently tackling a dynamic blend of carpentry, routine plumbing, preventative maintenance, and yard upkeep. If you take pride in creating safe, functional environments that directly support City services, we'd love to welcome your expertise to our team!
What will you do?
- Perform routine repair, alteration, and maintenance tasks on operational facilities and yards, including fences, doors, hardware, painting walls, and basic plumbing or heating fixes
- Execute rough carpentry work to assist in building, repairing, and altering items such as fences, signage, railings, sheds and other facility items
- Conduct basic maintenance and servicing on small operational equipment (e.g., tampers, saws, blowers) and hand tools
- Maintain and service various fire extinguishers and participate in safety and environmental inspections
- Assist with yard duties, inventory/stores tasks, loading, receiving, delivering stock/materials, and winter snow and ice clearing around the yards
- Operate light trucks to transport equipment, inventory, and materials to and from job sites safely
- Provide helpful customer service and communicate clearly with crew members, internal teams, contractors, and engagement participants
- Recognize when complex repairs (e.g., specialized electrical or major plumbing work) fall outside the role's scope and coordinate with external specialized trades and internal groups to schedule service
- Completion of Grade 10
- One year of experience in performing general building maintenance and repairs, combined with yard work experience
Asset:
- Registered Apprentice Certificates in a relevant trade
Skills required for success:
- Practical facility maintenance and repair craftsmanship, using hand tools, power tools, and basic equipment to complete rough carpentry, hardware repairs, surface painting, and minor plumbing or heating upkeep safely and effectively
- A rigorous safety mindset and compliance with safe work practices, hazard identification, and safety data sheets (SDS) to perform job hazard assessments, use personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensure site safety and environmental standards
- Strong organizing and work prioritization skills to balance, schedule, and prioritize daily and weekly work order requests in a fast-paced environment with shifting operational demands
- Efficient inventory control and stores management abilities to accurately track, receive, stock, and deliver supplies, equipment, and materials using standardized requisitioning and inventory systems
- Hands-on equipment care and maintenance aptitude for inspecting, troubleshooting, servicing, and maintaining small equipment, machinery, and hand tools to extend service life and prevent downtime
- Technical judgment and scope recognition to evaluate maintenance issues accurately, determine safe repair methods, and know when to escalate complex work to specialized certified trades
- Collaborative teamwork and clear communication skills to work effectively with team leaders, coach less experienced crew members, and maintain professional communication with collaborators and internal staff
- Experience in stores/inventory operations, SAP software, and Google Workspace applications
- Familiarity with purchasing, requisitioning, and inventory control procedures
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
- Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position
- Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel-toe boots, gloves, safety glasses, and coveralls
- Possession of current Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certifications
- Applicants may be tested
Work Environment:
- The role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and/or indoors in shop settings
- Exposure to environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, dust, poor air quality, noise, light variation, vibrations, chemicals, animals, and exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards may occur
- This role requires completion of repetitive and strenuous tasks such as standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, lifting items up to 100 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching, and using feet/hand control, requiring physical stamina and resilience
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.
Up to 1 permanent full-time position
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $36.869 (Hourly); $76,982.47 (Annually)
Recruitment Consultant: PO/SO
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Classification Title: Maintenance Repairperson 1Posting Date: Sep 09, 2026
Closing Date: Sept 16, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)
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