Maintenance Technician

The Alberta Teachers’ Association

invites applications for the position of

Maintenance Technician

Permanent Full-Time Position

Work Location: Barnett House (11010 142 Street NW), Edmonton

As the professional organization of Alberta teachers, the ATA promotes and advances public education, supports teachers’ professional practice and serves as the advocate for its members. The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) is proud to retain our status as one of Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for consecutive years. We offer:

• A 35-hour work week, a minimum of four weeks of paid vacation, plus multiple other day-off categories to support your work/life balance
• A competitive starting salary of $65,818 (a maximum of $82,415 after 3-years)
• A full range of 100% employer-paid benefits for you and your eligible family members;
• Free on-site parking, outdoor patio, cafeteria, library, and multifaith/quiet spaces

The Opportunity

The Maintenance Technician maintains the building’s, electrical, and other mechanical systems, and equipment within their scope of ticketed education and helps other building staff and contractors undertake general repairs. Both preventive and responsive building maintenance are responsibilities of this position to keep the building functioning to all applicable codes and regulations. Specifically, this position is responsible for:

• Performing scheduled preventive and general maintenance on the mechanical/electrical systems including monitoring panels and circuitry,
• Reviews blueprints and specifications; ensures drawings and specifications will function as designed in environment intended for use.
• Constructs installs and replaces electrical control panels, rough and finish wiring and control systems in compliance with the NEC, NESC, NFPA and the UFC.
• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains electrical control circuits for motors and control devices
• Maintains a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques.
• Advising on feasibility of repairs and related cost estimates, and arranges for vendor quotes if required. Ordering speciality parts and supplies as required to complete assigned tasks.
• Helps to test repaired equipment for proper performance.
• Helping with the daily maintenance of the environmental, mechanical and electrical systems, including the heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, distribution and lighting systems.
• Provides technical advice and information on code related issues relating to electrical building systems and monitoring programs.
• Collaborating and communicating with Building staff regarding assignments.
• Backing up other building staff as assigned and assisting with work overload as needed.
• Following work safety practices and procedures, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment related to the position.
• Keeps detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation.
• Participating in an on-call rotation to address site emergencies after hours and on weekends. Provides technical Assistance/Emergency Response of existing facilities electrical systems.
• Reporting, recording and responding to safety concerns and emergencies that are created by or may impact the systems that operate the building.
• Complying with all occupational health and safety legislation, guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and practices.

If you have:

• Completion of Grade 12.
• A journeyman ticket as related to the position. Red Seal designation preferred.
• A Class 5 driver’s license.
• A Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System certificate.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Electrician operating and maintaining large-scale buildings.
• Strong skills in reading and interpretation of electrical schematics/logic drawings
• Ability to work in conditions such as confined spaces, heights, dust, and temperature extremes
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position (i.e. able to work a significant portion of time, climb ladders, work in awkward positions, lift or move heavy material or equipment, work in hot or dirty environments, and respond promptly on foot to building emergencies).
• A proven safety record including the ability to follow safety procedures, work with limited supervision and respond quickly and appropriately in emergencies and situations in which safety is an issue.
• Good communications, interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational and time-management skills.
• The ability to lift up to 30 kilograms and to push up to 60 kilograms.
• The ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, reach to shoulder height and above, climb ladders and work at heights of up to 32 feet.
• The ability to stand for most of each shift.

Please apply by: Submitting a cover letter and resume by 4:00PM on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

As a top employer and proud employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, we encourage diversity, creativity, and strive to provide an inclusive employee experience.

The Alberta Teachers’ Association thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $65,818.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Electrician: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• WHMIS Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-20