Maintenance Worker - Permanent Full Time

The City of Edmonton’s Parks and Roads Services branch is looking for a dedicated Equipment Maintenance Repair Person to join our Branch Integrated Support Services team. In this vital role, you will be the backbone of our operational readiness, ensuring that the tools and fleet our teams rely on are safe, functional, and ready for action. You will work closely with functional teams to bridge the gap between field operations and technical maintenance, playing a key part in the lifecycle of our diverse assets. Join us in a role where your technical skills directly contribute to the beauty and safety of our city’s public spaces.
You will perform basic maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of small equipment, including blowers, trimmers, and saws, to ensure they remain in safe working order
You will maintain meticulous digital records of assets, tracking their location, condition, and value using software like Asset Tiger and Google Workspace
You will manage the receiving and delivery of equipment and materials between various City yards and external vendors
You will lead seasonal audits to verify that equipment is present, safe, and correctly located across the branch
You will collaborate with fleet coordinators and functional teams to evaluate equipment for lifecycle replacement and prepare units for disposal or surplus
You will operate various hand and power tools while conducting heavy manual work to support yard and fleet operations
One year of experience in fleet or equipment operations and maintenance
Assets:
Possession of an Apprentice Certificate in a relevant trade
Small Tool Training
Knowledge in Occupational Hazards and Safety policies and legislation
Knowledge of equipment and materials used to support PARS operations
You possess a strong technical understanding of small engine mechanics and are comfortable maintaining and repairing both traditional gas-powered and modern battery-powered equipment, such as blowers, trimmers, and saws
Experience in equipment/fleet maintenance or yard operations
Prior experience managing inventory within a large-scale municipal or industrial environment
You are highly skilled in the safe operation of various hand and power tools—including drills, wrenches, and hammers—and have the ability to identify minor defects across a broad range of fleet equipment and attachments
Actively participate in Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs) to ensure a 'safety-first' culture for yourself and your teammates
Adept with technology and computer programs, e.g. Google suite, MS Excel, Asset Tiger
Basic Computer skills and the ability to use smartphone applications, respond to emails and maintain simple records
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). 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, goggles, sunscreen and coveralls
Applicants may be tested
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, 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 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching, and using feet/hand control, requiring physical stamina and resilience
Up to 1 permanent full-time position
Salary Range: $36.869 (Hourly); $Classification Title : Maintenance Repairman I
Number of Openings (up to) : 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union : CUPE Local 30