Maintenance Mechanic

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Inc; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Inc. is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician for its CGH facility management team. The role focuses on building and equipment maintenance within a Manitoba health-care setting, requiring strong hands-on electrical, plumbing and carpentry skills.

The successful candidate will work days, in person, with 7.75-hour shifts and 1.0 FTE. Prior health-care facility experience is an asset and you must pass security and vulnerable checks as part of employment.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of handling power tools and hand tools.
• Demonstrable ability to perform basic plumbing and mechanical repairs/maintenance.
• Demonstrable ability to perform basic repairs to doors (including hardware) windows, walls and floors in a commercial setting.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.
• Ability to effectively handle emergency situations.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic ability to use Windows based software programs.
• Discreet and confidential in all Hospital, patient/resident related matters.

Skills

Power tools

Mechanical repairs

Plumbing repairs

Emergency response

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

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Department / Unit: Facility Management - CGH

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 12/01/2026

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Experience

• 3 years' experience in a variety of facets of maintenance of buildings, building services, building service equipment and departmental equipment.
• Previous experience in a health care facility would be an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be capable of handling power tools and hand tools.
• Demonstrable ability to perform basic plumbing and mechanical repairs/maintenance.
• Demonstrable ability to perform basic repairs to doors (including hardware) windows, walls and floors in a commercial setting.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.
• Ability to effectively handle emergency situations.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic ability to use Windows based software programs.
• Discreet and confidential in all Hospital, patient/resident related matters.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

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 West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, 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.