Maintenance Worker IV

Your Opportunity:

Are you ready to put your building operations expertise to work at one of Canada’s largest healthcare facilities? The Facilities, Maintenance, and Engineering (FM&E) team at the Arthur JE Child Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Worker IV (Building Operator) who brings strong technical knowledge, a team-focused mindset, and a positive attitude. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and effective operation of building systems, including heating and cooling systems, low-pressure (LP) boilers in accordance with ABSA requirements, air handling units (AHUs), fire alarm systems, water treatment systems, and overall building operations. You will play an important role in supporting a safe, reliable, and functional environment that prioritizes patient- and family-centred care. Key responsibilities include providing guidance and support to building occupants, staff, and contractors; performing inspections, rounds, repairs, equipment isolations, investigations, and troubleshooting; and recommending or implementing preventative maintenance schedules. You will also maintain accurate maintenance records, requisition supplies and equipment, prepare work-related reports, and exercise sound judgment in making safe operational decisions. Working both independently and collaboratively, you will perform skilled maintenance duties, contribute to technical projects, and assist journeypersons and other maintenance staff with maintenance, installation, and repair work. Other related duties may be assigned as required. This position offers the chance to provide shift coverage across all buildings within the Foothills Medical Centre campus, supporting the reliable operation of critical healthcare facilities.

Description:

As a Maintenance Worker IV, you will perform a variety of highly skilled and complex maintenance and repair work requiring considerable initiative and judgment in determining the appropriate work methods consistent with standards, regulations and procedures. You will utilize your supervisory and/or maintenance skills and experience to perform preventative maintenance and repair duties on specialized equipment and building control systems, and to provide leadership and direction to other maintenance staff in order to meet operational requirements. In addition, you will perform specialized machine repairs, as well as the maintenance and monitoring of systems and equipment. You may be responsible to resolve escalated operational issues; act as a delegate for the Manager on operational issues; participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff; assisting the design and implementation of preventative maintenance programs; estimate project costs; and liaise with outside agencies and contractors.

• Transition Company:
Health Shared Services
• Classification:
Maintenance Worker IV (2088)
• Union:
AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program:
Facilities, Maintenance and Engineering
• Primary Location:
Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Multisite
• FTE:
1.00
• Posting End Date:
18-NOV-2026
• Employee Class:
Regular Full Time
• Date Available:
30-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift:
8, 12
• Length of Shift in weeks:
8
• Shifts per cycle:
28
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$36.28
• Maximum Salary:
$39.53
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Completion of post-secondary education in a related field and/or technical certification in a related field required or 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate as per ABSA kW rating guidelines where boiler support is necessary.

Experience: Five to seven years of specialized technical or professional experience is required, including at least five years of experience maintaining building architectural, structural, and associated systems in an institutional setting. Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of the maintenance and repair of buildings, architectural components, structural systems, and associated equipment. Tools and Equipment: Proficiency in using a variety of tools and equipment required to perform building maintenance duties. Specialized Training: Completion of vendor-specific training courses related to building systems commonly found in acute care healthcare facilities. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Work Ethic and Independence: Demonstrated reliability, cooperation, initiative, and the ability to work independently. Leadership and Supervision: Ability to provide direction and supervision as required.

Relevant safety training and certifications, including fall protection, confined space entry, asbestos safety, and electrical safety. Working knowledge of maintenance management software, preferably E-Facilities, familiarity with maintenance tools and equipment, and vendor-specific training in building systems used in acute care settings.