Facilities Assistant - Facilities Services Division

Job Number: 55227

The Facilities Assistant plays a hands-on role in keeping EPL buildings, functional, and welcoming. This position completes basic maintenance tasks such as light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and fixture installation, responds to routine and urgent facility issues, and supports loading dock operations. Duties also include operating material-handling equipment (e.g. forklift, platform trucks, and powered and non-powered pallet jacks), receiving and staging deliveries, moving furniture and equipment, and maintaining organized dock and storage areas. The Facilities Assistant position is ideal for someone practical, safety-focused, and energized by variety, teamwork, and active work.

Qualifications 

- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

- Valid Forklift Certification.

- A minimum of one year of related experience including building maintenance/operations and shipping/receiving.

- Experience operating a forklift in a warehouse, loading dock, industrial or facilities environment, with the ability to clearly explain prior use and operating conditions.

- Building Service Worker Certification, Construction Safety Training System (CSTS) training, and Powered Pallet Jack training are assets.

- A valid Class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operators License is an asset.

- Satisfactory background screening is required for this position, which includes a Criminal Record Check/Police Information Check.

What do you need to bring to this position?

- The ability to perform a variety of physically demanding tasks.

- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to multitask.

- Ability to identify issues and apply practical problem-solving skills.

- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond to urgent or unplanned operational needs.

Hours of work:

35 hours per week

Who we are:

The secret ingredient for making EPL a magical place is no secret at all; in fact, it's very simple: We share. We share stories, ideas and experiences. We share with our customers, our communities, and ourselves. Great libraries shape great cities and Edmonton has a great library.

Pay Band:

$25.39 to 32.40 per hour

Shift differential may apply in accordance with the terms and conditions of the CSU 52 Collective Agreement.

To apply: 

For more information about this position and other jobs available at the Edmonton Public Library, please visit www.epl.ca/careers and apply online. Only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.