Lead Hand Facilities Maintenance

Lead Hand Facilities Maintenance Opportunity

Alberta Health Services (AHS) at the Foothills Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Lead Hand with strong skills in building systems and team leadership for its Facilities, Maintenance, & Engineering (FM&E) department. This supervisory role involves leading a diverse team of tradespeople and maintenance staff in a dynamic, multi-trade environment.

About the Role

The Lead Hand (Mechanical) will provide functional supervision to a team, coordinating daily tasks, preventative and emergency maintenance programs, and supporting Lean initiatives. You will also revise policies based on health and safety legislation, prepare cost estimates, review project plans, and oversee installations. This role requires collaboration with vendors, contractors, and internal departments to ensure alignment with facility guidelines and AHS standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide functional supervision to journeyperson trade staff.
• Perform journeyperson level trade duties for maintenance, renovation, repair, and construction.
• Assign work, supervise staff, and perform ongoing maintenance.
• Conduct health and safety training and orientation, ensuring compliance.
• Prepare cost estimates and review project documentation.
• Oversee equipment installations and adherence to safety procedures.
• Liaise with vendors, contractors, and internal customers.
• Orient new staff and maintain workplace organization using 5S principles.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and training initiatives.
• Work across all buildings within the Foothills Medical Centre campus.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Journeyperson Certificate in trades from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Alberta Journeyman Certificate in a relevant trade OR a two-year Engineering Technologist Diploma.
• Minimum five (5) years of maintenance experience in a healthcare/hospital setting.
• At least three (3) years of recent progressive responsibility supervising a multi-trade team.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with trade tools/equipment.
• Solid understanding of building infrastructure (HVAC, BMS, IT, plumbing, mechanical, electrical).
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• High degree of self-direction, adaptability, and prioritization skills.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and physically capable of performing diverse duties.
• Experience developing operational procedures and training staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in Building Environmental Systems Technology.
• Knowledge of CSA, ASHRAE 170, infection control, and safety regulations.
• Experience setting up maintenance operations and training staff.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing education.

Key skills/competency

• Facilities Maintenance
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Team Leadership
• Building Systems
• Healthcare Maintenance
• Safety Compliance
• Preventative Maintenance
• Project Coordination
• Trades Supervision
• Alberta Journeyman