SMS is looking for a Facilities Summer Student, Labourer to support day-to-day facilities operations at our Acheson location. Reporting to the Manager, Facilities & Projects, this role is responsible for a variety of general labour and maintenance tasks around the building and surrounding property, contributing to a safe, clean, and well-maintained work environment.
Work Location: Acheson, AB.
Salary: $20 to $25 per hour.
Work Arrangement: Fixed on site – working from the facility each day.
Schedule: Monday to Friday - Full-time throughout the summer, with possible night and weekend shifts available during the school year.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform general maintenance of the building, facilities, parking lots, and yard areas.
- Complete tasks such as general building and yard clean-up, painting, furniture moves, office relocations, and minor repairs.
- Assist Facilities Maintenance Technicians as required and follow assigned facilities tickets from start to finish.
- Coordinate and communicate with internal stakeholders and external contractors or vendors as needed.
- Work safely at all times, demonstrating strong awareness of workplace health and safety requirements.
- Adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and perform other duties as required.
What You Bring:
The successful candidate is preferably currently enrolled in a post-secondary program and brings a strong safety mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Other requirements include:
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to perform physical tasks daily, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Experience using basic hand tools (asset).
- Knowledge or interest in building maintenance (asset).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and SharePoint (asset).
This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise).
At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks.
Pre-Employment
This position is safety sensitive. Candidates may be required to complete:
- Education verification
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Driver’s abstract
This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.
At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.
SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.
