Building Handyman (Handyperson)


McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes
Calgary, Alberta


Last Day to Apply: August 09, 2024
Salary: $27.50 per hour

McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes is seeking a versatile, reliable Building Handyman (Handyperson) to join our team. With 11 sites in and around Calgary, this role offers plenty of variety in day-to-day tasks, a positive work culture, and stable, year-round employment. We are a family-owned and operated business having maintained our reputation as one of Calgary and Southern Alberta's most esteemed funeral homes since 1903.

What You Will Do:

  • Perform general building and grounds maintenance and repairs which may include: drywall repairs, painting, landscaping, snow removal, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, along with other general maintenance tasks across multiple sites.

What You Bring:

  • A positive, can-do spirit
  • A solid understanding of basic, general maintenance tasks
  • A willingness to learn new things and tackle new challenges
  • A demonstrated ability to follow company policies and supervisor instructions
  • A clear understanding of working in a 5-star service environment
  • A safety mindset
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proven ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team
  • Basic computer and smart phone skills
  • A Class 5, non-GDL driver's license with less than 6 demerits
  • Driver's abstract and police security check are required
  • Fluent English (written and oral) and well-developed communication skills
  • Physical ability to perform all job functions which may include: overhead reaching, working from heights, crouching, bending, twisting, pulling, pushing, lifting and carrying objects up to 50lbs, maintaining a fast, steady pace
  • Ability to work occasional weekends, after hours, or emergency call-outs as needed
  • Industry and trade certifications are definite assets but not required

What We Offer:

  • $27.50/hr to start
  • 37.5 hour work week - 7am - 3pm Monday to Friday
  • Company-provided uniforms and footwear allowance
  • Start earning paid vacation days from Day-1 of employment
  • Great benefits plan including prescriptions, dental, vision, travel, paramedical services, etc.
  • Quarterly bonus plan, up to 10% of base earnings after 6-months
  • RRSP matching program and $1,000 and $1,500 company contributions 
  • Matching savings plan
  • Paid sabbatical
  • Company vehicle to travel between work locations
  • Company-provided tools
  • Company cell phone
  • Company events
  • A warm, welcoming, positive company culture
  • Stable, year-round employment

We warmly invite and encourage applications from dedicated Building Handyman (Handyperson) professionals with a commitment to excellence. Join our team and make a meaningful impact on our organization, employees, and the families we are privileged to serve. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. While we appreciate all applications, only those who most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for an interview. This competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found. 

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