REPORTS TO: Associate Director, Facilities and Health & Safety

POSITION GROUP: Support Staff

STATUS: Full-Time, Year-Round, PermanentCalgary French & International School (CFIS) is a full French language immersion co-educational independent school, serving over 750 students from preschool through to Grade 12. For over 50 years, families have chosen CFIS because of our immersive French language learning environment that inspires childrens unique curiosity and exploration of the world around them.Our dedicated faculty, staff and administration team partner with CFIS families to provide an extraordinary learning experience. Our students benefit from innovative teaching and learning approaches to address global challenges, and are empowered to take responsibility as open-minded, curious citizens who are prepared for the ever-changing world around them.

CFIS is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated, semi-skilled Technical Operations Specialist to complement our Facilities & Operations Department. Areas of Responsibility:

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conduct and record daily checks in and around the school property.

Carry out, track and log daily, weekly, and monthly scheduled maintenance checks to building mechanical systems as required.

Oversee the accurate and timely resolution of facility and I.T. help desk service requests.

Support and trouble-shoot I.T. equipment.

Identify potential maintenance issues, hazards and safety concerns for both indoor and outdoor areas.

Support in-house maintenance projects and assist with equipment set-up and take-down for internal and external events at CFIS, including adding/removing tables, chairs, projectors, and screens as required.

Perform proper, safe shutdown of utility services and emergency equipment as required.

Respond to plumbing issues and perform necessary repairs within scope of qualifications.

Assist external contractors as required and to ensure CFIS standards, policies and procedures are met.

Conduct seasonal grounds and facility maintenance including snow removal.

Direct traffic in the school parking lot, and

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Required: Excellent oral and written communications skills in English.

Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Customer service focused.

Knowledge of OH&S measures specific to facilities.

Strong team ethic and ability to work unsupervised, and

Solid interpersonal skills that foster collegiality and blend with CFISs values.Essential Qualifications and Certifications: Completion of high school diploma.

Strong construction knowledge is an asset.

Relevant I.T. experience is an asset.

First Aid/AED/CPR/WHMIS certification required.

Valid Class 5 drivers license, and

Experience working at various heights using manlift, scaffolding and ladders.

The normal shift for this position is 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays, but the successful candidate must be flexible as this will change depending on timing of evening events or rentals.The successful candidate: will need to provide an updated Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to commencing work.

must be flexible to work shift work on occasion, including on weekends and holidays, and take part in an on-call program on a rotating basis. Overtime may be required.

will be required to comply with the CFIS dress code, which requires wearing the appropriate clothing and equipment relevant to the duties of the position.

Compensation

Please indicate your expected salary in your cover letter.This position offers: Comprehensive employee group benefits and the RSP (Retirement Saving Plan) benefit.

Two (2) weeks off in December and one (1) week off in March when the school is closed. Plus three (3) weeks of paid vacation.

Application Process

If this position sounds like the perfect fit for you, please submit your cover letter and resume to Apply Now . Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At CFIS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway with a cover letter and resume describing why you are a great fit and to help us learn more about you. You may be just the right candidate!

We thank all applicants in advance for their submission.