Senior Maintenance Technician

Position
Senior Maintenance Technician

Location
Calgary

Status
Full Time

Work Hours
8 hours a day, 40 hours a week; will likely include some weekend and evening hours for special meetings or facilities-related emergencies

Posting Date
January 19, 2026

Closing Date
February 1, 2026

Start Date
Immediate

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Wing Kei is an innovative, resourceful provider of culturally-appropriate seniors care in Calgary. Since opening in 2005, we have flourished with the loyal support of a like-minded community of government, funders, partners, and donors. Our high-in-demand services include long term care, supportive living, and an adult day program. We credit our staff and volunteers for compassionate and individualized support for seniors through health and living care.  We continue to evolve and improve our services, shaping them to meet ever-growing demands in our community.

We are a Christian, not-for-profit charitable organization that exists to create nurturing programs and services where seniors and children in our care can find social connection, emotional fulfilment, independence, and safety. We extend this same care to employees encouraging them to thrive personally and professionally.

 

THE ROLE  

Key Accountabilities

  • Demonstrates, promotes and advocates the Wing Kei vision, mission and core values in day-to-day operations
  • Ensures effective maintenance of Wing Kei’s facilities, with priority being safety in each environment and compliance with relevant government legislations and standards
  • Assists the Director of Hospitality and Facilities to implement corporate facilities plans including due diligence and planning to ensure well-maintained facilities, supplier/vendor sourcing and relations, and customer service to other departments
  • Acts as a consultant for the Project Development team as needed for transition planning on renovations and from building completion to fully-operational phase
  • Manages on-site work orders and requests; regularly analyzing and assessing efficiency, reporting significant findings from system reports
  • Leads the critical thinking and problem solving for preventative and safety measures related to our facilities, ensuring repair and maintenance work is completed responsively and promptly; mentors own team members in technical know-how and prioritizing
  • Manages resources with integrity; providing input when change is required for policies and procedures
  • Coordinates and leads as required regular exterior and interior building inspection; monitors facility security and infection controls, and conducts emergency response training/dry runs
  • Supports the procurement and inventory controls for the Facilities team
  • Demonstrates strong teamwork, accountability, effective communications and collaboration in day-to-day work

THE INDIVIDUAL WHO WILL SUCCEED  

  • Is aligned with Wing Kei’s corporate vision, mission and core values
  • Journeyman certificates as Plumber, Gas-Fitter, Electrician an asset
  • Extensive working knowledge and expertise in HVAC system and thermostatic control an asset
  • Has 5+ years’ experience in both: 1) facilities maintenance and operations management AND 2) trades certification common to Continuing Care Facilities Maintenance requirements
  • Keen eye for detail; committed to meeting all standards
  • Passion for excellence in building and “fixing”; manages well through solving both complex and day-to-day issues; knowledge of government regulations in building trades, familiar with occupational hazards and safety precautions and can be “hands-on” if needed in facilities maintenance
  • Exhibits consistent critical thinking and problem-solving skills; patience in working through resolutions that impact other departments
  • Resourceful and collaborative in emergent / urgent situations; skilled in coordinating multiple trades if required
  • Demonstrates strong capability to prioritize requests, delegate appropriately and meet deadlines
  • Skilled in developing and maintaining interpersonal rapport
  • Maintains positive attitude and professionalism in fielding requests / questions competing for the team’s time and attention
  • Possess effective communication skills; ability to communicate in Chinese an asset but not required
  • Proficiency in Office software preferred; experience with maintenance-care software would be a bonus

Benefits:

This is a benefit-eligible position

Package includes:

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Pension

How to Apply:

By sending your resume and a cover letter to Wing Kei Human Resources at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Senior Maintenance Technician

Benefits:

This is a benefit-eligible position

Package includes:

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Pension

How to Apply:

By sending your resume and a cover letter to Wing Kei Human Resources at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We are an equity employer and encourage applications from all genders, persons with disabilities and visible minorities who may contribute to the wellbeing of our residents.

All new employees must complete a Criminal Records Check in accordance with the Protection for Persons in Care Act. In compliance with Alberta Health’s Infection Control standards, all new employees are required to provide a copy of their Tuberculosis or Chest X-Ray paperwork and a proof of positive immunity of MMR within 30 days of their date of hire.

Thank you for your interest in working at Wing Kei. Unless you are contacted for an interview, you will receive no further acknowledgment of your application.

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