Maintenance Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support Donwood’s total maintenance program. The incumbent will perform carpentry, painting, plumbing and other tasks under the direction of the Operations Director, ensuring safe and reliable building systems across multiple sites.

The role is full-time, Indefinite term (1.0 EFT) within a daytime schedule, requiring a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and willingness to travel between Donwood sites.

Qualifications

• Skill and experience in maintenance tasks including carpentry, painting, mechanical maintenance, plumbing; preference for post-secondary education in a chosen trade.
• Preference for prior experience in maintenance services in the healthcare or housing sector
• Proficiency in the English language, including the ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend effectively for communication and documentation purposes
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to handle fluctuating workload and ability to prioritize
• Access to a vehicle and valid Class 5 Driver’s License; willingness to travel between Donwood sites
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive, respectful, and effective working relationships with residents, families, and colleagues

Responsibilities

• Complete and/or coordinate maintenance tasks, repairs, and requisitions as directed by the Director of Operations
• Maintain tracking tools used by the department for maintenance work flow such as Upkeep
• Complete daily routines as developed within the maintenance department
• Complete required maintenance per schedule of preventative maintenance program (PMP)
• Receive and unpack shipping items
• Inspect and troubleshoot maintenance issues and equipment
• Maintain functionality of building systems
• Participate in maintenance on-call rotation; record and submit hours and callbacks on time sheets
• Work in a collaborative manner with all teams

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Mechanical Maintenance

Plumbing

Driver’s License

Education

Trade education preferred

Tools

Upkeep

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Maintenance Assistant

Indefinite term | Full time (1.0 EFT) | Days

Under the direction of the Maintenance Team Lead, the Maintenance Assistant is a member of the maintenance team that supports Donwood’s total maintenance program in a manner consistent with the mission, vision and values of Donwood.

Qualifications:

• Skill and experience in a variety of maintenance tasks including carpentry, painting, mechanical maintenance, plumbing etc.; preference for post-secondary education in a chosen trade


• Preference for prior experience in maintenance services in the healthcare or housing sector


• Proficiency in the English language, including the ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend effectively for communication and documentation purposes


• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team


• Demonstrated ability to handle fluctuating workload and ability to prioritize


• Access to a vehicle and valid Class 5 Driver’s License; willingness to travel between Donwood sites;


• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive, respectful, and effective working relationships with residents, families, and colleagues

Responsibilities:

• Complete and/or coordinate maintenance tasks, repairs, and requisitions as delegated and/or directed by the Director of Operations;


• Maintain tracking tools used by the department for maintenance work flow such as Upkeep


• Complete daily routines as developed within the maintenance department;


• Complete required maintenance per schedule of preventative maintenance program (PMP);


• Receive and unpack shipping items;


• Inspect and troubleshoot maintenance issues and equipment;


• Maintain functionality of building systems;


• Participate in maintenance on-call rotation; Record and submit hours and call backs on time sheets;


• Work in a collaborative manner with all teams.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

This position requires regular physical activity, including walking, bending, stretching, repetitive movements, and lifting, carrying, or moving moderately heavy items. The work environment may involve exposure to moisture, odors, noise, chemicals, vibration, dust, and grime. Standard safety procedures and appropriate personal protective equipment must be followed to minimize the risk of injury. Reasonable accommodations are available as needed.

Disability accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. As a condition of employment, a current Criminal Record Certificate and an Adult Abuse Registry is required within three weeks of hire date.

Closing date: 0900 hours on Friday, Oct 9, 2026

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden Door Geriatric Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

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.