Maintenance Worker-Winn Booth

The Salvation Army International

Winnipeg

Hybrid

CAD 216,000 - 308,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

RRSPs

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The Salvation Army International in Winnipeg is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to handle plumbing, electrical and general building repairs at the Booth Centre Campus. You will manage preventive maintenance, monitor building systems, and supervise volunteers as needed.

The role requires Grade 12 or equivalent, valid driver’s license, and certifications in WHMIS and First Aid/CPR. Expect a hands-on position with varied tasks across indoor and outdoor environments.

Qualifications

Grade 12 or equivalent or three years’ related experience.
WHMIS, First Aid/CPR, and background checks required.
Criminal, Adult and Child Abuse Registry Checks required.
Valid driver’s license in good standing.
Experience in carpentry, drywall, electrical and plumbing is a plus.
Ability to work independently in varied environments.

Responsibilities

Repairs and installs plumbing fixtures when needed.
Performs mechanical and electrical repairs on equipment.
Maintains building exterior and grounds.
Monitors and adjusts heating, ventilation, and cooling systems.
Records maintenance work and prioritizes workload.
Reproduces keys using a key cutting machine.
Supervises volunteers and coordinates community service orders.
Travel locally for supplies and duties as required.

Skills

Driver's license

English communication

People skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Building maintenance

Physical stamina

Initiative & independence

Problem solving

Diversity awareness

Volunteer supervision

Inventory management

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

WHMIS Training

First Aid/CPR Certification

Criminal Record Check

Adult Abuse Registry Check

Child Abuse Registry Check

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Characteristic Job Duties

Repairs and if required, install plumbing fixtures such as taps, sinks, and toilets.
Where possible, performs mechanical and electrical repairs to equipment such as kitchen equipment, clothes washers and dryers, dishwashers, light fixtures, etc.
Where applicable, performs plastering, painting, and decorating for repairs.
Ensures that maintenance materials are purchased or received, stored, and redistributed as necessary.
Establishes and monitors preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment, recommends repairs and purchases as required.
Monitors and adjusts heating, temperature controls for facility and water, ventilating and air conditioning systems by operating the facility’s control systems.
Ensures the maintenance of the building exterior and grounds as appropriate.
Maintains a safe living and working environment through compliance with policies and procedures, rules and regulations governing facility safety and safety in the workplace.
Contact various trades’ people for various contracts/quotes as required.
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools.
Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Perform routine maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
Plan and lay out repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals.
Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
Record maintenance and repair work performed using applicable forms.
Prioritize work load using maintenance request forms.
Reproduce keys using key cutting machine.

Required Skills and Abilities

Valid Driver’s License in Good Standing
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Demonstrated skills and experience of the following areas: electrical, mechanical, and general building maintenance.
Physical stamina and flexibility, and ability to work in adverse conditions.
A strong sense of initiative and responsibility in working alone.
Problem solving and decision making skills.
Desire to work among a diverse group of people.
Supervises volunteers and community service orders
Monitors the inventory of Booth Centre tools and equipment and ensures that it is kept current; ensures that the annual inventory check is conducted
Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education Level Attained

The successful job applicant will have Grade 12 or equivalent or three years’ experience in a related environment or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Various practical and related trade experiences would be an asset.
Valid Driver’s License in Good Standing
WHMIS, First Aid/CPR, NVCI
Criminal Record Check
Adult Abuse Registry Check
Child Abuse Registry Check

Minimum Prior Related Experience

The incumbent must have three years’ experience in a related environment or be willing to be trained on site by supervisor in general repairs in Carpentry, Drywall, Electrical & Plumbing etc. as well as building systems, fire safety, water treatment, electrical systems, supervisory, statistics and reading legislation experience.

Physical Effort/Dexterity Required

The performance of the job requires a moderate amount of keyboarding, walking as well as general care, repairs and maintenance for the facility, building systems, security, monitoring systems and grounds in all weather conditions.

Concentration Required

The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when reading equipment manuals (for safe operating instructions), using PPE and use of fine motor skills.

Responsibility for Financial Resources

The incumbent may have limited responsibility to manage financial resources.

Responsibility for Human Resources

The incumbent will have limited HR responsibility but may be required to oversee volunteers and individuals under community service orders.

Work Environment

The incumbent’s Work Environment is typically inside and/or outside of the Winnipeg Booth Centre Campus or Various Officer Quarters properties in Winnipeg. Working with residents who are homeless, seniors, mentally challenged, have needs that are physical, emotional and psychiatric; Working in emotional and high level of stress related situations Disagreeable conditions: pesticide residue, machinery noise, varying temperatures Will be required to travel locally for pick up and drop off of supplies, donations or other similar job travel duties.

Exposure to Hazards

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor to moderate injury or illnesses due to the following: Potential of physical, verbal and mental abuse within workplace (by participants) Potential of exposure to infectious diseases Potential of exposure to toxic chemicals Potential of exposure to bodily fluids (human waste) Potential of sharp and moving objects Potential of pressures of timelines Potential of objects falling off high shelving Potential of slippery or wet surfaces Potential of exposure to odors Potential of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

Precautionary Measures

Vaccination for Hepatitis
Universal Precautions
WHMIS Training
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
Valid Driver’s license in good standing
Valid First Aid/CPR
Criminal Record Check
Adult Abuse Registry Check
Child Abuse Registry Check
Driver’s Abstract
Use of protective gloves
Use of protective masks (as needed)

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $19.21 to $19.21 with a maximum of $19.21. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.

Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Benefits