PART-TIME FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Location: Main Office, 8210 Yellowhead Trail NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 1G5
Part-time: Monday – Friday, and other days as needed, working up to 24 hours per week
Closing date: Monday, July 27, 2026 11:59 PM
Habitat for Humanity Edmonton (Habitat Edmonton) is a charity operating in affiliation with Habitat for Humanity Canada and Habitat for Humanity International, whose vision is to see a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.
As well:
- Habitat Edmonton is a registered charity that brings communities together to help families, couples, and individuals build homes, communities, and hope.
- Habitat Edmonton is one of over 40 Canadian Habitats affiliated with Habitat for Humanity Canada, who in turn is governed by Habitat for Humanity International.
- In addition to being a registered charity, Habitat Edmonton facilitates home construction, manages a portfolio of affordable homes, empowers volunteers and homeowners, and operates a social enterprise that includes six stores.
Position
At Habitat for Humanity Edmonton, every role contributes to something bigger. Through our ReStores, community partnerships, and affordable homeownership program, we help families build strength, stability, and independence through safe and affordable housing.
We are currently seeking a part time Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance, repair, and smooth operation of Habitat Edmonton facilities, equipment, and related assets across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands on problem solving, has strong technical know-how, takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly, and values teamwork, accountability, and service.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Facilities Maintenance Technician will:
- Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of Habitat Edmonton facilities, parking areas, storage spaces, equipment, and related assets.
- Complete preventative maintenance activities on facilities, vehicles, tools, and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Diagnose and perform repairs to building systems and equipment, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, doors, locks, lighting, fixtures, and other facility components. Coordinate specialized repairs with external contractors when required.
- Operate and maintain a variety of hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and equipment safely and effectively.
- Inspect, clean, maintain, and organize tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies, ensuring inventory is readily available and in good working order.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and complete repairs in a timely and professional manner.
- Assist with facility renovations, office moves, furniture assembly, equipment installations, and the setup of new Habitat Edmonton locations.
- Work directly with vendors and contractors on site, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to organizational standards.
- Maintain accurate records of completed maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and equipment servicing.
- Identify maintenance issues before they become larger problems and recommend practical solutions to improve facility reliability and appearance.
- Support the tracking of maintenance expenses and assist with annual facilities planning.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, safe work practices, and Habitat Edmonton policies.
Qualifications and Experience
Technical Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on facilities maintenance and repair experience
- Working knowledge of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, sprinkler, alarm, and security systems
- Experience creating and personally delivering preventative maintenance programs
- Knowledge of Alberta Occupational Health & Safety requirements
- Experience maintaining inventories and tracking facility assets
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
- Ability to support facilities budgeting, expense tracking, and capital planning
Personal Competencies
We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
- Professional judgment and accountability
- Adaptability and initiative
- Attention to detail and analytical thinking
- A calm and professional approach to competing priorities and problem solving
- A customer service mindset with a commitment to responsive support
- The ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external vendors
Working at Habitat Edmonton
At Habitat Edmonton, we value collaboration, integrity, accountability, innovation, and respect. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where employees, volunteers, and community members feel welcomed and valued.
The successful candidate will work closely with staff, volunteers, trades, and community members from diverse backgrounds. Patience, professionalism, kindness, and a solutions focused mindset are essential in this role.
Additional Requirements
The successful candidate must be willing and able to:
- Obtain and maintain basic First Aid and WHMIS certification
- Complete required equipment training, including forklift training where applicable
- Safely operate tools, equipment, and vehicles related to the role
Alignment with Habitat for Humanity Edmonton Values
- Respect and the confident pursuit of excellence in everything we do.
- Working as One Habitat, leveraging collective experience towards common goals.
- Builds trust through every action made in integrity and with a compassionate heart.
- Passionately delivers quality experiences by taking full responsibility for our words, actions, and results.
- Serve as each other’s biggest challengers and loudest supporters.
- View every decision through the lens of mission and sustainability.
- Embrace change as an opportunity to innovate and improve.
- Cultivate a safe and comfortable environment for all.
Why Join Habitat Edmonton?
Working at Habitat Edmonton means being part of a mission driven organization that believes everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Every day, our teams help build stronger communities while supporting sustainability through our ReStores and social enterprise operations.
If you are looking for meaningful work where your contributions make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter, along with your wage expectations, with the subject line: Facilities Maintenance Technician
We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Habitat Edmonton embraces diversity and equitable opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as we know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that at all job levels is representative of our community. This relates to all employment decisions, including those in connection with recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment. Habitat Edmonton ensures that all of our practices are in accordance with Alberta Human Rights Commission legislation and Alberta’s Employment Standards Code.
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Application question(s):
- Working knowledge of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, sprinkler, alarm, and security systems
- Experience creating and personally delivering preventative maintenance programs
Experience:
- facilities maintenance and repair: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
