Construction and Maintenance Worker
Job Overview
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Date PostedNovember 22, 2024
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Location
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Wage/Salary$41574 - $43660.50 / year
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Contact NameSarah MacDonald
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Open Positions1
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Staff AccommodationYes
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Staff Accommodation Link
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Position DurationPermanent
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Position TypeFull-Time
Job Description
Construction and Maintenance Worker
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and
thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.
We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian
Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa”
(translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe
Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the
Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We
acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of
Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this
land, and honour and celebrate this place.
The Opportunity
Each year, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity attracts thousands of artists, faculty, and community leaders
from around the world by offering unique and specialized professional development programs. Banff Centre
is deeply committed to, and has a globally respected track record of, advancing artists and leaders of all
kinds and at all stages of their careers, showcasing their work to audiences, and inspiring them to make
unique contributions which enrich the world.
Our Physical Facilities department helps keep our campus running! We’re looking for a Construction and
Maintenance Worker to help with the maintenance and repair work as required by all departments at The
Banff Centre. Reporting to the Manager, Facilities Maintenance and and under direction from the
Journeyman Carpenter, this role performs maintenance/construction including repairs to furniture, roofs, site
maintenance, and vehicle checks.
Specific Accountabilities
Required to perform maintenance/construction work for all interior and exterior of buildings at The
Banff Centre.
– Assist with interior and exterior repairs including: window repair, glass and doors, building entrances
and steps, walls, floors, ceilings, stages, siding, etc.
– Roof repairs including investigating and repairing minor leaks.
– Site maintenance on walkways, railings, stairs, benches, fences.
– Construction and demolition in support of renovation projects. May help frame and construct walls in
support of renovation projects including baseboards and casings.
– Drafting support and helping to maintain an inventory of all drawings for current and future projects.
– Helps retrieves plans and drawings for staff, architects and consultants in support of maintenance
and construction work.
– Confirms on-site conditions, such as construction materials and measurements, excluding electrical
and mechanical, in support of projects.
– Cleans interior and exterior of vehicles, shuttles vehicles for servicing, performs daily routine
maintenance checks including fluid levels, cleanliness and damage to vehicle body and tires
– Assists the grounds team with manual and mechanical snow removal on campus, weeding flower
beds, mowing lawns, and helps with daily campus cleanup.
Job Requirements
Qualification and Educational Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Experienced with recognized procedures and techniques in construction/maintenance and repair.
- Skilled and experience to safely operate power tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of the proper and detailed operation and maintenance of hand and power tools as well as specialized equipment.
- This position is expected to deal with customers on a regular basis. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
- Strong team player
- Physically fit and capable of working in physically demanding work environments including confined
spaces, high temperatures, and loud noises
- Able to work independently, with minimal supervision
- Class “5” Alberta driver’s license.
Special Requirements
- Due to the unpredictable nature of repair needs, this position may be required to work weekends, nights, holidays or extended hours, as needed, especially during the winter months.
- This position involves lifting, pulling, bending and managing heavy equipment and objects.
- Ability to work in all weather, and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold.
Perks & Benefits
Employment Terms & Benefits
- In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, permanent, salaried support staff position, subject to a 6-month probationary period.
- This position has an annual salary range of $41,574 and $43,660.50 per year depending on experience, working 37.5 hours per week.
- The successful candidate will have access to a range of benefits through Alberta Blue Cross and will be eligible to participate in our defined benefit pension plan.
- A compressed work schedule to allow for an additional day off every 2 weeks will be considered after completing the probation period.
Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
- Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
- Professional Development
- Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health care spending account
- Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate + first month free for new staff! (Fitness centre, pool and climbing wall)
