Service Worker, Facilities

• Safe Work Standards: Execute all manual tasks, lifting, and machinery operations in strict accordance with safety best practices.
• Tool Maintenance: Securely maintain, inspect, and keep all assigned tools and heavy equipment in safe, prime operating condition.
• Hazard Inspections: Conduct regular, documented Health and Safety building walkthroughs to identify and address active hazards or required structural repairs.
• Bio-Hazard Disposal: Support waste management initiatives and safely handle, isolate, and dispose of Bio-Hazard materials exactly per strict guidelines.

• Utility Collaboration: Work directly under the guidance of certified tradesmen to support complex electrical, plumbing, and mechanical construction.

• Stakeholder Transparency: Present a highly professional appearance and demeanor, communicating clearly with customers about work completed.
• Inclusive Conduct: Make daily operational decisions with the College's interests in mind, demonstrating inclusivity, openness, transparency, civility, and respect.

• High school diploma
• Active WHMIS and First Aid certifications required
• Minimum of two years related work experience
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Equipment operation including: Skid Steer, Heavy Equipment Operator, Forklift, as a minimum
• Apprenticeship training would be considered an asset
• Carpentry skills would be considered an asset
• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates reasoning and decision making skills
• Demonstrates above average time and stress management skills
• Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail
• Works well in a team environment
• Excellent computer literacy skills
• Ability to adopt new technology and practices
• Excellent customer service skills
• WHMIS and First Aid required
• Makes decisions with the College’s interests in mind, while demonstrating inclusivity, openness, transparency, civility, and respect
• Acts ethically, openly, honestly, and respectfully to build and maintain an environment of trust, safety, and well-being
• Actively promotes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout the campus and our communities and serves as a real ally to all

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends/evening/early mornings / on call for snow removal
• Current Criminal Reference check with a Vulnerable Sector Check that is free of any offenses.
• Must respect and actively promote health and safety policies.
• Heavy Equipment & Machinery Operation: Requires the physical coordination and valid certification to safely maneuver a variety of complex campus machinery, including Skid Steers, Forklifts, and associated heavy equipment operators, inside tight or busy campus layouts.
• Adverse Environmental Exposure: Involves routine work conducted outdoors under harsh, volatile Western Canadian weather conditions—particularly during high-stress winter storms requiring prompt physical snow and ice removal.
• Hazardous Materials Handling: Requires the safe handling, transport, and structural isolation of active biological waste and toxic materials in precise accordance with Bio-Hazard and WHMIS handling protocols.
• Physical Exertion & Stature: Demands the stamina to execute manual labor over extended shifts, which involves lifting heavy furniture, tools, or building materials, alongside routine bending, stretching, and physical manipulation of structures.
• Schedule Flexibility: While operating primarily within a standard facility framework, the position explicitly mandates the willingness to work non-standard flexible hours, including unexpected evenings and weekends, to address emergent winter weather hazards or critical building systems failures.
• Safety Gear Compliance: Requires mandatory adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) systems and institutional health policies to protect self and others during active structural adjustments or utility construction aid.

Olds College offers a competitive benefit plan:

• Extended Health, Dental, and Prescription Drugs benefits

• ‘Olds College in the Community’ volunteer leave
• Professional development and opportunities for growth, including employee and family tuition waivers

Open until suitable candidate found

We thank all individuals for their interest in this position.

We appreciate the time involved for candidates in the application process.

At this time, please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Olds College is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

We encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of any sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.