Facilities Maintenance Worker

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: Facilities

Available vacancies: 1

About Avmax:

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation. We have locations, operations, and deployment worldwide.

Our vision at Avmax Group Inc. ("Avmax") is to simplify our customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, our locations include: Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya, and N'Djamena in Chad.

Avmax offers the following capabilities: Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO). Avmax's maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).

Why work at Avmax?

Avmax has a diverse workforce with opportunity for growth and career advancements. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, flexibility, work-life balance and a friendly working environment.

We are proud of our work and commitment to create one of the leading workforce, products and services in the Aviation industry.

About the Role:

Reporting

The Facilities Maintenance Worker reports directly to Facilities Maintenance Manager.

Core Competencies

• Customer-focus
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Quality-oriented
• Accountable and dependable
• Equipment operation
• Ethics and integrity

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist Facilities Team with various repair and maintenance tasks; building systems, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and control systems along with related components devices as well as evaluating performance of equipment.
• Performing routine inspections of buildings and facilities to identify maintenance needs.
• Assist in moving, arranging, and organizing furniture and equipment as required.
• Perform snow removal operations, including operating plow trucks and skid steers.
• Following safety protocols and procedures while performing maintenance tasks.
• Documenting maintenance activities, including complete tasks, repairs made, and materials used.
• Report any significant maintenance issues or safety concerns to senior maintenance staff.
• Assisting in maintaining cleanliness and organization in storage areas and maintenance rooms.
• Repair and maintain a variety of facilities systems, component, and structures; repair building plumbing, low-voltage electric systems, door hardware, fire and life safety protection equipment/ systems, indoor/ outdoor lighting, fans, etc.
• Maintain clean physical facilities - sweeping, cleaning, shoveling, etc.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.; moving up and down stairs, bending, lifting, and carrying items.
• Help loading and unloading equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Facilities Maintenance Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School education or equivalent.
• General facilities knowledge pertaining to commercial buildings with the ability to work on, repair, or trouble shoot basic plumbing, electrical, or mechanical issues.
• Knowledge of power and hand tools used in facilities maintenance is an asset.
• Experience with snow removal equipment (plow trucks and skid steers) is required.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety standards and procedures.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• The ability to service and perform preventative maintenance on small-motorized equipment, engines and on automotive vehicles is an asset.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to life up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.) and email.
• Ability to use computers, laptops, tablets, cell phones to view tickets and take actions.
• Self-starter, very customer-service oriented and works well in a team environment.

Experience

• 2 to 4 years of work experience in building maintenance.
• Experience in the aviation industry is considered an asset.

Our recruitment commitments:

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be offered a role at a more appropriate level.
• Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and pension plan.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to, and prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all of our employees. Avmax Group Inc. has specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices on the basis of the protected grounds dictated by Canadian legislation. We therefore encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.
• Avmax will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your HR Representative. Information relating to the needs for accommodation measure will be addressed confidentially. Candidates may request a copy of Avmax's accommodation policy upon request.
• In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.