Summer Student - Building and Grounds Maintenance Assistant (4 months)

Summary

We are currently recruiting for a Summer Student to join our team as Facilities & Office Services Building and Grounds Maintenance Technician to work in our Calgary location on a full-time basis from May to August 2026. This front-line role will provide direct support to the Building Operator as well provide a variety of services to other Spartan Business Units, on behalf of the Facilities & Office Services team.  Your positive ‘can-do’ work ethic combined with strong communication and interpersonal skills will allow you to work effectively with internal and external customers.

Role and Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs on walls, windows, doors, switches, desks, tables, plugs, equipment, appliances, sinks, toilets, blinds etc.
• Perform regular property inspections and routine maintenance activities (including changing light bulbs/ceiling tiles)
• Organize and file building drawings
• Assist in maintaining outside grounds
• Assist with the set-up of meeting rooms for meetings, events, or various other activities and clean-up/dismantle afterwards
• Assist with various Office Services duties, on an as-required basis, including but not limited to:
• Office moves (including office furniture assembly)
• Provide back-up to other areas of Office Services, as required
• Assist with maintaining inventory and supplies
• Follow all safety guidelines (including wearing the proper PPE)
• Provide temporary back-up for any other Facilities and Office Services positions, as required

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum High School Diploma
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program related to building systems (plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, power engineering)
• Mechanically inclined
• Basic knowledge in the areas of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical would be an asset
• Exceptional customer service practices
• Computer application knowledge (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong customer focus; professional and pleasant
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Willing and able to perform physically demanding work (capable of lifting 35 lbs.)

Spartan is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees. This position is classified as safety-sensitive, and as such, the successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment alcohol & drug test.

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date and those candidates selected for the next steps in the recruitment process will be contacted directly.   

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment security background check.