Permanent full-time (7.5 hrs per day) Grounds Technician
JobID: 4921
Position Type: Facilities/Maintenance General
Date Posted: 8/5/2025
Location: Education Centre
Date Available: ASAP
Closing Date: 08/18/2025
Additional Information: Show/Hide At Prairie Valley School Division, we strive to inspire lifelong learners and engaged citizens. Our work is guided by our core values. We believe in the power of Compassion, caring for others with empathy, kindness, and genuine concern without judgment. We prioritize a sense of Belonging, embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion for all to succeed. Our commitment to Integrity means we uphold honesty, ethical behaviour and being true to our word by taking ownership for all our actions. We believe in Collaboration, engaging in meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and open, transparent communication. Finally, we thrive on Curiosity, continuously inspiring excellence, growth and improvement fueled by innovation, creativity and courage.
We believe all employees have an important role in ensuring students have the best possible opportunities to achieve success in learning and life. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can have a positive impact on student success and our school communities, we invite you to apply for the Maintenance Technician position at the Education Centre. This is a permanent full-time position that will commence as soon as possibe.
Role Overview: The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, renovations, operational and safety improvements, working as part of the Facilities team to deliver safe and healthy buildings, equipment and grounds that meet the needs of students and staff.
What you will do:
Perform maintenance, new construction and repairs on division facilities, grounds, equipment, millwork, and furniture including minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and structural work.
Occasional coordination and monitoring of labourers, external contractors, and caretakers.
Monitor, test, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on components and functionality of HVAC systems, life safety systems and security systems, either independently or under the direction or supervision of trade-specific journey persons, contractors, or service providers.
Maintain accurate and timely records of work completed using the Asset Planner application.
Use judgment to complete assigned work in an efficient manner while maintaining safety considerations first and foremost.
Complete other related tasks as assigned and at times in collaboration with other trades or maintenance workers in the Facilities Department.
Performs other duties as may be required or assigned by the Facilities Manager or the Facilities Supervisor.
What will make you successful:
Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
Minimum five years of related experience, including experience driving 1 ton truck and trailer as well as skid steers, tractors and large mowers
Valid Apprentice or Journeyman Certificate in the trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Training in the following will be considered an asset: Power Mobile Equipment, Fall Protection Awareness and Arial Awareness
Pesticide Certification with Landscape and Structural Application is considered an asset
Understand and articulate problems and solutions verbally and in written form.
Ability to read and understand technical schematics, drawings, and manuals.
Knowledge of and adherence to safety standards and relevant building and professional codes.
Ability to operate and use equipment, tools, and diagnostic equipment knowledgeably and safely to trouble shoot, build, and repair facilities systems and equipment.
Ability to interpret descriptions of written and verbal issues as communicated by end users.
Ability to perform physical labour, including: lifting heavy objects up to 50 lbs., moving equipment, and utilizing suitable equipment for handling of heavy or awkward loads.
Ability to drive long distances daily within the school division.
Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.
What you can expect:
Hourly rate range: $27.91 - $32.66
100% employer paid health benefits plan.
Employer matched pension plan.
Hours of work are 7.5 hours per day, 12 months per year.
Additional working conditions, leave provisions and other benefits are described in the non-unionized Conditions of Employment agreement.
How to Apply:
For further details of the position, contact Bob Ballantyne, Facilities Manager, by email [email protected].
Interested applicants will apply online at www.pvsd.ca/careers by midnight on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Selection Procedure: We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be turned off in our systems. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but then some parts of the website might not work.
Security
User experience
Target group oriented cookies
These cookies are set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by these companies to profile your interests and show you relevant advertising elsewhere.
Google Analytics
Google Ads
We use cookies
🍪
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to personalize content, optimize the user experience and to indvidualize and evaluate advertising. By clicking Okay or activating an option in the cookie settings, you agree to this.
The best remote jobs via email
Join 5'000+ people getting weekly alerts with remote jobs!