Maintenance Worker

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Vacation and sick time

Supportive Indigenous employer

Job summary

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Worker to upkeep multiple properties in Winnipeg. The role requires 4–8 years in maintenance, with strong carpentry, plumbing, electrical skills, and a valid Manitoba driver’s license.

The successful candidate will schedule daily maintenance, manage inventory, and perform emergency repairs to ensure safe, well-maintained spaces. The organization offers an excellent benefits package, vacation and sick time, and a supportive,

Qualifications

• 4-8 years’ experience in the Building/Maintenance field.
• WHMIS Certificate required.
• Experience in construction, plumbing or electrical work preferred.
• Must provide a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Query, Child Abuse Registry Check and be subject to a Prior Contact Check.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems, with strong initiative.
• Strong motivational and leadership skills and effective written/oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery.
• Organize and implement a daily maintenance and repair schedule.
• Maintain an inventory of equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment, structures, and grounds.
• Perform mechanical tasks including electrical work.
• Conduct regular property inspections of units, common areas, exteriors and landscape.
• Manage daily activities including safety, security, and maintenance workflow.
• Keep records of space conditions including roof, HVAC and utilities.
• Plan and manage replacement of major capital items (HVAC, roof).

Skills

Maintenance experience

WHMIS Certificate

Carpentry

Drywalling

Painting

Construction experience

Plumbing experience

Electrical experience

Autonomous work

Communication skills

Time management

Driver's license

Criminal Record Check

Job description

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

August 13 2026

POSTING NUMBER: 26-08-01 (Please include this number when applying)

Position: Maintenance Worker

Classification: Full-Time Permanent Location: Various owned properties

Background:

The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre is currently searching for an incumbent to provide maintenance and upkeep of our various properties within the City of Winnipeg. The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre offers an excellent benefits package for its employees as well as vacation and sick time. The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata currently has over 200 employees, who offer supports to children, youth, families, and elders. It is our intention to work with and for our community. The maintenance person would ensure our properties/spaces are well maintained to ensure that families are safe within all our buildings.

Required skills:

• Must have 4-8 years’ experience in the Building/Maintenance field.
• A certification in Building Maintenance would be a plus.
• Experience in construction, plumbing or electrical work would be strongly preferred.
• WHMIS Certificate
• Definite skills in carpentry, drywalling, painting, and must be mechanically inclined.
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve is essential.
• Strong motivational and leadership skills.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to prioritize work, set and meet deadlines.
• Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must provide a current (within the last three months) Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Query, Child Abuse Registry Check and be subject to a Prior Contact Check.

Brief Overview of some Duties:

• Ensure the maintenance and repair of all equipment and machinery.
• Organize and implement a daily maintenance and repair schedule.
• Maintain an inventory of all equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment, structures, and grounds on the property.
• Perform mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical and electrical.
• Perform regular property inspections of units, common areas, building exteriors, and landscape.
• Ensure effective management of loss prevention, risk management, security, maintenance, marketing, landscaping, snow removal, ventilation, heating, cooling and other daily activities.
• Keep accurate records of space conditions including roof, HVAC, and utilities.
• Plan and manage replacement of major capital expense items such as HVAC system, roof systems.

Attention: Human Resource Assistant Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc. 350-200 Alpine Way, Headingley Manitoba R4H 0B7 Fax # [phone] or [e-mail]

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer, we encourage First Nations, Inuit and Métis applicants to self-declare when applying.