Outside Maintenance Worker

Government Of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Saskatchewan is seeking an Outside Maintenance Worker to supervise an inmate maintenance crew at the Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership and problem-solving skills while operating various outdoor maintenance equipment. This permanent full-time position requires a commitment to workplace diversity and the Ministry's mandate for a fair justice system.

Qualifications

• Experience operating skid steer and smaller maintenance equipment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and safe handling of chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise an inmate maintenance crew in outdoor tasks.
• Perform equipment inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Handle office furniture moving and snow removal tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Observation Skills

Tools

Skid Steer Equipment

Lawn Mowers

Weed Trimmers

Chainsaws

Sprinkler Systems

Spraying Devices

Job description

Job Description - Outside Maintenance Worker (INS002557)

Outside Maintenance Worker - INS002557

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Location(s)

Ministry

Ministry: 073 Corrections Policing and Public Safety

Salary Range: $30.329 - $38.009 Hourly

Grade: SGEU.08

The Ministry of Corrections Policing and Public Safety, Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre, is seeking a skilled, self-directed, and motivated individual with solid leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills who enjoys working outdoors. We are looking for a candidate committed to working as part of the Outside Maintenance team and supervising a crew of adult (male) inmates. For more information about Corrections, visit: www.justice.gov.sk.ca/Corrections.

As a member of the Outside Maintenance team, you will supervise an inmate maintenance crew, guiding, coaching, and encouraging inmates to enhance their performance and develop their skills in facility ground maintenance. You will serve as a positive role model, promoting growth and development in the use of various equipment in a challenging environment. Your duties will include office furniture moving, snow removal, and other related tasks.

The successful candidate must have knowledge and experience in operating skid steer equipment and related attachments, as well as smaller equipment such as lawn mowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, sprinkler systems, and spraying devices. You will be responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing this equipment regularly. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating strong leadership skills to provide direction to inmates, along with keen observation and communication skills.

You must have the ability to diagnose technical problems related to vehicle and equipment repairs to identify causes. Additionally, you will handle and store gardening chemicals and workplace hazardous chemicals safely, with knowledge of WHMIS.

This position requires a commitment to the Ministry’s mandate to provide a fair justice system, uphold the law, protect rights, promote safe communities, and offer legal and justice policy advice to the government.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work: C - SGEU Regulated, 37.33 hours per week, with one day off every three weeks.