Maintenance Assistant - Open until filled

Manitoba Government; Flin Flon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government authority is seeking highly motivated Maintenance Assistants to join the Asset Management Division. The role involves performing maintenance on government facilities, assisting tradespersons, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidates will have experience in building maintenance, strong communication skills, and must be able to work at various locations. Positions are available in The Pas and Flin Flon.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety policies.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Maintain heating and cooling equipment.
• Assist tradespersons and groundskeepers.
• Inspect life safety systems and maintain client relations.

Skills

General building maintenance

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Trade designation or relevant certification

Job description

Introduction

The Manitoba government is seeking highly motivated Maintenance Assistants to work within the Asset Management Division of Public Service Delivery. There are positions available at facilities within District 4 in The Pas and Flin Flon.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an Application Screening Form.

Conditions of Employment :

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check. Satisfactory Security Check and Child Abuse Registry may be required.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Drivers Licence and be able to work in other locations within the Division as needed.
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position, including sitting, lifting, reaching, working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work overtime, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications : Essential

• Demonstrated experience with general building, grounds and equipment maintenance including performing preventatative and corrective maintenance.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety, policies and legislation.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain positive working relationships.
• Verbal communication skills.
• Written communication skills.

Qualifications : Desired

• Trade designation (5th class Power Engineer, partial or full trades certificate, BOMI Certificate)

Duties

The Maintenance Assistant performs a variety of tasks relating to the operation and maintenance of government facilities such as office buildings, housing units and correctional centres. They are primarily responsible for duties such as preventative and corrective maintenance activities inside and outside of the buildings, maintaining heating and cooling equipment, assisting tradespersons and grounds keeper, performing daily checks, inspections and preventative maintenance on life safety systems and helping maintain client relations.