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Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Winnipeg is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to assist tradespersons with various tasks. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 education and two years of experience in trades-related maintenance. This role may require heavy lifting and work in confined spaces. Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of Indigenous customs and traditions. Interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in assisting with trades-related maintenance work required.
• Preference for applicants with knowledge of Indigenous customs and traditions.

Responsibilities

• Assists tradespersons with minor tasks in maintenance.
• Performs heavy lifting and works in confined spaces.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to withstand physical activity

Education

Complete Grade 12 education, Manitoba standards

Job description

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Shop Supervisor, independently performs a variety of minor tasks and assists tradespersons or other maintenance personnel in their job function.

Experience

• Two years' experience in assisting with trades-related maintenance work in institutional buildings required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete Grade 12 education, Manitoba standards, required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current Manitoba driver's license required.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity required.
• Must be able to withstand periods of strenuous activity.
• Job requires heavy lifting, bending, and working form scaffolds, high level platforms and in confined spaces and enclosures.

Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.