Facilities Service Worker
Infrastructure
Location:Lac La Biche Campus
Job number:26-007
Position type:Full-time continuous
Posting date:August 10, 2026
Salary: $3,519 to $4,562 per month
Closing date:Will begin reviewing resumes on August 18, 2026
ABOUT THE POSITION
Portage College is actively seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Infrastructure team at the Lac La Biche campus performing a wide range of critical duties that impact all areas of the College. Some of the responsibilities include:
· Conducting preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.
· Responding to work orders and tracking progress of work requests.
· Completing general building maintenance.
· Moving, loading and unloading furniture, equipment and building materials.
· Maintaining clean and organized workshops and work areas.
· Performing grounds maintenance duties, including grass cutting, snow removal, and general debris cleanup.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· Minimum high school education required.
· Carpentry skills essential; Journeyman certification considered an asset.
· Experience in performing general building maintenance tasks.
· Proficient in the use of hand and power tools, with knowledge of related safety practices.
· Strong mechanical aptitude including the ability to operate equipment and diagnose minor equipment malfunctions.
·Physically capable of performing tasks involving heavy lifting.
· Basic computer skills considered an asset.
·Successful applicant will be required to provide a current police information check.
As an employee at the College, you will benefit from generous paid time off, participation in the College pension plan, excellent health and dental benefits, and access to a strong professional development fund that allows employees to grow and develop professionally by taking college or university courses, or attending conferences or workshops.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Portage College has been serving the region for 50 years and is a first choice post-secondary institution for learners in northeast Alberta. You will find that we are a college that combines quality with innovation. In fact, Portage College is considered a leader when it comes to providing students with a flexible first-class educational experience. We offer a wide range of programs in health and wellness, business, human services, university transfer, food sciences, trades and technology, native arts and culture, and in academics for career and education.
HOW TO APPLY
Portage College is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society.
If you have the right qualifications, experience and motivation to do extraordinary things at Portage College, we would love to hear from you. Email your cover letter and resume to careers@portagecollege.ca. If you have any questions, call us at 780-623-5747.
Please note we do not accept third-party resume and cover letter submissions.
The College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
