Building Servicer 1 - Aquatics

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Pension plans

Maternity/Parental leave

Training & development

Job summary

City of Winnipeg is seeking a Building Servicer 1 - Aquatics to clean public areas and monitor pool water quality with testing and chemical balancing. The role also includes ground maintenance such as snow clearing and assisting in building operations.

Under supervision, you will ensure safety, assist in staff orientation, and respond to pool issues while working at multiple facilities. The position requires on-site work with varied hours.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Swimming Pool Operations and Management certificate is desired.
• Six (6) months of custodial/cleaning experience, including use of power-operating custodial equipment.
• Experience operating power and hand tools.
• Verbal communication skills to convey information to others.
• Written communication skills to produce written documents.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to train new staff.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with the public and staff.
• Knowledge of materials and chemicals related to the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties and general repairs.
• Maintain proper pool water quality per health regulations.
• Conduct routine facility inspections for safe operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Train new staff

Interpersonal skills

Safety knowledge

Pool maintenance

Education

Grade 10

Pool Operations & Management certificate (desirable)

Custodial/cleaning experience (6 months)

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Building Servicer 1 - Aquatics

Recruitment Details

Department: Municipal Accommodations, Assets and Project Management Department

Designated Work Location: Various Locations - On Site

Position Type: Three (3) Permanent positions on a Temporary basis, Full-Time

Hours of Work: Various (Up to 40 hours per week)

Salary: $25.75 - $26.30 hourly, as per the Building Servicer 1 Classification within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement, based on 40-hour work week.

Employee Group: C.U.P.E

Posting No.: 127478

Closing Date: October 29, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Newcomers.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the general supervision of the Pool Foreperson, the Building Servicer 1 - Aquatics is primarily responsible for cleaning of public areas. This position is also responsible for testing and maintaining proper water quality in all of the pool facilities by water sampling, testing samples and by adjusting the water chemical feed systems based on the test results, as required. This position responds to pool foulings and performs the necessary established procedures to sanitize the pool water so the pool can safely be open to the public, as required. The Building Servicer 1 - Aquatics is also responsible for providing ground maintenance, such as snow clearing.

As The Building Servicer 1 - Aquatics, You Will

• Perform a variety of custodial duties and general repairs, and assist the Building Servicer 2 in maintenance repairs to building equipment.
• Responsible for testing and maintaining proper water quality in all of the pool facilities in order to maintain proper water chemistry as required by Manitoba Health regulations.
• Perform routine building facility inspections to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Assist in the orientation of fellow employees and maintains cooperative working relations.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Swimming Pool Operations and Management certificate is desired.
• Six (6) months of experience with custodial/cleaning duties, including the use of power-operated custodial equipment.
• Experience in the operation of power and hand tools.
• Verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information to others, including colleagues and members of the public.
• Written communication skills with the ability to produce and complete written documents.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to train new staff.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact satisfactorily with the public, including community groups and other civic staff.
• Knowledge of materials and chemicals related to the position.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and the safety precautions and regulations that are applicable.
• Knowledge in the operation of swimming pool maintenance (vacuuming, water testing, and balancing pool water) is desired.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector) and Child Abuse Registry Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5F Manitoba Driver's License. The successful applicant will be required to provide a driver's notice in force document upon request.
• Must be able to work various hours as Aquatics operates on a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week basis (this may include: days, evenings, nights on weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays).
• Must be able to move locations per Management direction based on operational needs.
• Must be able to work in a warm, humid environment and be free of any respiratory problems or susceptibility to infection which may hamper job performance.
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position, including the ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, and work at heights, in confined spaces or in a warm, humid environment.
• The successful applicant(s) will be required to provide CSA-approved personal protective safety boots (six (6) inches above the ankle) at their own expense.

Position Reports To: Foreperson

• The successful applicants will be assigned to different facilities dependent on operational requirements with duties performed dependent on facility.
• If and when this temporary position becomes permanent, the successful applicant to this bulletin will automatically receive this position and a further bulletin will not be necessary.