Maintenance Assistant

Government of Manitoba; Brandon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Manitoba invites applications for a Maintenance Assistant in Brandon, MB. The role involves completing maintenance tasks across an assigned portfolio, ensuring compliance with Manitoba Housing's policies and guidelines, performing inspections, and preparing scopes of work for repairs.

You will maintain inventories of materials and equipment, submit documentation, and support tenants with concerns to the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Experience performing minor or major renovations and maintenance repairs including carpentry, plumbing, painting, and heating system repair.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize critical issues.
• Proven ability to document work orders and inspection reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks within an assigned portfolio following policies and guidelines.
• Inspect properties, prepare scopes of work for repairs, and manage inventories of materials and equipment.
• Submit required documentation and address tenant concerns to the Supervisor.
• Take on additional operational duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance

Renovation experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

MAN Maintenance Assistant

Term/full-time

Term/full-time with possibility of extension

Housing, Addictions and Homelessness

Manitoba Housing, Property Services

Brandon MB

Advertisement Number: 45706

Salary(s): MAN $49,649.00 - $59,812.00 per year

Closing Date: October 19, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

The Department of Housing, Addictions and Homelessness is looking for a qualified candidate to fill a position of Maintainence Assisstant in the Brandon Region.

Duties:

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for the completion of maintenance tasks within an assigned portfolio while ensuring Manitoba Housing's policies, procedures, and guidelines are being followed. The incumbent will perform duties such as inspections, prepares scope of work for maintenance repairs and maintains inventories of materials, supplies and equipment. Prepares and submits required documentation connected to the performance of duties including any maintenance and tenant concerns to the Supervisor. The incumbent may be tasked with other operational duties as per management.

Why Work For Manitoba Government?

The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.

Financial Security

• Attractive salaries
• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability Plan

Benefit Plan

• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees

Commitment to Health and Wellness

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

Professional Growth & Development

We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

Organizational Culture and Values

The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.

Impact on Manitoba’s Future

By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience performing minor or major renovations and maintenance repairs including: carpentry (installation, removal and repairs), plumbing related to faucets, toilets, water, sewers; painting; mechanical equipment and appliance repair; and heating system repair.

Desired:

• Experience working within safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete inspection reports and document follow up information on work orders.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize critical issues and operate effectively within limited timeframes.
• Superior customer service skills with the ability to deal effectively with tenants and the public.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Effective verbal communication skills with the ability communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Outlook.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must be able to work on-call rotating evening and weekends
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence
• Must be physically capable to perform the duties related to the position, such as but not limited to, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., standing and walking on unlevelled ground for long periods of time, bending, crouching and crawling in a confined space
• Must have access to personal vehicle for travel purposes

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.