Calgary Police Service - Building Maintenance Worker

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As a Building Maintenance Worker, you will be responsible for a wide variety of property maintenance duties for the Facility Management & Security Section of the Calgary Police Service (CPS). Primary duties include:

• Ensure CPS facilities meet predetermined standards for:

  • Exterior building maintenance including site clean-up, landscaping & irrigation support, specialized cleaning (gun ranges), snow removal and ice from walkways.

  • Interior building maintenance including wall repairs, flooring repairs, general plumbing repairs, carpentry repairs, basic electrical support and ceiling system repairs/replacements.

  • Create keys, re-key lock cores and maintain door hardware (including maintenance of all door hardware, locksets, handles, latches, hinges, door closers, sweeps, strikes and installation of new doors).

  • Perform preventative maintenance of holding cell doors and security barriers.

  • Perform annual, semi-annual and monthly checks of arrestee holding room and security hardware.

• Complete facilities work orders which may include visually inspecting sites and filling out reports, identifying problems, repairing and replacing items involving minor electrical, flooring, drywall, furniture, doors & hardware, painting, plumbing, carpentry, fencing/gates and irrigation system repairs.

• Liaise with contractors on escalated issues as required.

• Assist with the set-up or relocation of offices and personnel as well as set-ups for meeting rooms and special events/functions.

Working Conditions: You will be required to drive between worksites, work at times independently as well as teamed with others, work in all weather conditions (inside and outside) and work in environments with loud noise and biohazards. Your work will involve the use of ladders, power tools/equipment and the lifting of heavy objects. May be exposed to verbal abuse (when working in lock-up facilities).

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalency (e.g., GED) and a minimum of 2 years related experience in Facility Maintenance.

• Exposure to carpentry, electrical and plumbing with the ability to trace waterlines to the shut-off and a basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.

• Ability to coordinate with contractors and ability to lift 50lbs.

• Basic computer skills are required.

• Experience in Locksmithing and/or Door Hardware Maintenance, operating snow clearing/landscaping equipment, elevated lift platforms, skid steer equipment, power tools and power equipment will be considered as assets.

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) will be considered an asset.

• A 5th Class Power Engineering Certificate (or provincial equivalency) or a Building Operator A certificate (or provincial equivalency) will be considered an asset.

• Success in this position requires emotional intelligence; creating and sustaining safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces; promoting supportive, balanced and professional accountability; building and maintaining relationships; developing self and others; striving for results.

Pre-employment Requirements

• An enhanced security clearance will be conducted.

• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending.

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Education obtained from out of country must have or be able to obtain, an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for confirmation of equivalent credentials.

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.

Position and Pay Information

Business Unit: Calgary Police Services

Union: CUPE Local 37

Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 12 months)

Compensation: $36.85 - 40.81 per hour

Hours of work: Non-Standard 38 hour work week.

Days of work: This position works a 4-day work week.

Location: 5111 - 47 Street N.E.

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: November 16, 2026

Job ID: 315587