Closing Feb 13 (12pm) – Maintenance Services Worker – Hamlet Services

At Special Areas, we deliver the municipal services our residents depend on, from grading roads to potable water to emergency and enforcement. We manage over 2.5 million acres of public lands, supporting our ratepayers through the administration of community pastures and leasing public lands for grazing and cultivation. We work with partners in the region to support economic development and rural stabilization, and we help visitors reconnect with the land and sky in our recreation areas and campgrounds

Where you will
work: Special Area No. 2, 3 & 4,
including
Youngstown, AB

• Assist with the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems, ensuring safe, clean drinking water.
• Tank cleaning, sewer flushing, line blowouts, water meter installs/removals, water hauling; collect and deliver water samples as required.

Buildings, Facilities & Equipment

• Inspect and maintain buildings in Cereal and other hamlets; assist plumbers with plumbing, heating, cooling, and wastewater repairs.

Grounds, Parks & Roads

• Mow grass and maintain hamlets, lagoons, waste sites, water plants and truck fills; plow and remove snow during winter months; perform minor road repairs as needed

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Small systems certification (water & wastewater)
• Experience with water system maintenance, equipment operation, safety practices, and general mechanical work.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally using courtesy, tact, and discretion when addressing requests, complaints, and clarifications.
• Class 5 AB Drivers Licence and the physical capability to perform job duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Intermediate computer skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Preference to candidates possessing:

• Alberta Environment Class I Certificate of Qualification in water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment, and wastewater collection
• AB Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Air Endorsement

• We value diverse experience and are committed to training the right candidate. If you have relevant skills and a strong commitment to public service, we encourage you to apply.
• Participate in an on-call schedule that may vary depending on staffing; willing and able to enter confined spaces.
• Designated safety sensitive position and mandatory pre-employment drug testing will be required on all newly hired employees.

• Annual Salary Range $54,924 – $65,456 depending upon relevant certifications, education, skills and experience
• Compensation based on a 40-hour week – Overtime may be required (Monday-Friday – 8-hour workday)
• Permanent full-time employees receive competitive pay, access to a full range of benefits, and participation in the Public Service Pension Plan.

• Human Resources – 403-854-5604