Maintenance Assistant, Grant-Funded (Summer Term)

Main Street Project; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Main Street Project is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for the summer term. The position involves maintaining cleanliness and order in facilities, performing light repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety requirements. Candidates should be adaptable, reliable, and possess strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team committed to serving the community.

Qualifications

• Prior handyman/repair or cleaning experience is required.
• Attention to detail and ability to complete tasks essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain both interior and exterior of properties.
• Perform minor maintenance including carpentry and painting.
• Notify about major repairs or additions needed.

Skills

Time Management

Hand Tools

HVAC

Cleaning Experience

Mechanical Knowledge

Property Maintenance

Maintenance

Painting

Plumbing

Heavy Lifting

Power Tools

Job description

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT GRANT-FUNDED (SUMMER TERM)

TITLE : Maintenance Assistant

DURATION : Summer Term (May - August 2025)

LOCATION : 661 Main Street 75 Martha 637 Main Street Common outdoor spaces

DEPARTMENT : Facilities

REPORTS TO : Director of Operations

WAGE : $18 per hour

HOURS OF WORK : 40 hours a week

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Main Street Project Inc. (MSP) is a not-for-profit charitable community health center with a mandate to address the social determinants of health which give rise to issues of addiction physical and mental health issues and homelessness. MSP uses housing-first and harm reduction principles in the provision of a safe respectful and accessible place for individuals who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in the community.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cleaner / Maintenance worker ensures that Main Street Project (MSP) buildings both interior and exterior are always kept clean and in good repair which includes cleaning floors washing walls and glass removing / emptying refuse containers removing garbage from MSP owned property (parking lots lanes and alleyways) snow removal ice sanding completing ongoing maintenance requirements and notifying Director of Operations of required repairs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Service clean and stock MSP facilities
• Gather and empty trash
• Clean sweep and mop floors multiple times during shift
• Sweep mop and vacuum duties
• Ensure inventory of cleaning supplies is maintained in all areas moving supplies between different sites and restocking as needed
• Strip seal finish and polish floors
• Notify supervisor concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
• Clean windows glass partitions or mirrors
• Snow removal and ice sanding
• Moving of furniture donations and deliveries
• Minor maintenance including but not limited to :

o Simple Carpentry (e.g. dry wall patching door replacement etc.)

o Painting

o Removal / installation / assembly of furniture and fixtures

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATONS

• Prior handyman / repair or cleaning experience in a similar community health environment
• Reliable punctual and dependable in fulfilling position obligations
• Attention to detail and ability to complete tasks
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changing needs and tasks
• Ability to take initiative beyond the scope of assigned daily and weekly tasks to meet the needs of the department
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer Service skills ability to interact professionally with staff visitors clients and management
• Working knowledge of basic computer skills (i.e. Outlook).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing lifting balancing walking stooping and handling of materials
• Ability to handle and move objects - Using hands and arms in handling installing positioning and moving materials
• Ability to lift 50lbs or more
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Clear Vulnerable Sector Search and Clear Adult Abuse Registry Check required. The employee is responsible for any service charges incurred.
• Valid Drivers License is an asset

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Based on the funding requirements for this position applicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.
• Be a Canadian citizen permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Act for the duration of the employment. (Social Insurance Numbers that start with 900 will not qualify under this funding)
• Have a valid social insurance number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Application closes on May 31st 2025.

Main Street Project recognizes the importance of building a workforce that is reflective of the community it serves where culture language and perspectives drive a high standard of care and preference will be given to Indigenous people and those who reflect the people / population we serve. Applicants are asked to self-declare in their cover letter along with describing how they meet the above qualifications.

We provide a passionate fast-paced community environment where you will be immersed in our operations and service. You will experience firsthand the impact of our work in our community.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

Key Skills

Time Management,Hand Tools,HVAC,Cleaning Experience,Mechanical Knowledge,Property Maintenance,OSHA,Maintenance,Painting,Plumbing,Heavy Lifting,Power Tools

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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