Facilities Maintenance Generalist

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Generalist

Reports to: Manager, Facilities Performance

Starting Salary: UnionBand 4, $78,724

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: Open until filled

Responsibilities include:

• Perform drywall installation and repair, patching, sanding, painting, surface preparation, and other general finishing work
• Install, repair, and replace ceiling systems, including T-bar, acoustic tiles, access panels, and specialty ceiling assemblies
• Repair and replace flooring materials, including carpet tile, broadloom carpet, ceramic and porcelain tile, vinyl tile, sheet flooring, bases, transitions, and minor subfloor components
• Inspect and complete repairs to walls, partitions, doors, hardware, millwork, trims, glazing, architectural metal finishes, and other base building elements
• Apply sealants, firestopping products, vapour barriers, weatherstripping, and thermal insulation to support building envelope performance and maintain fire separations
• Safely erect and use scaffolding, work platforms, lifts, barricades, signage, and other access equipment
• Respond to CMMS work orders and OneCall tickets, assess damage, complete repairs, and implement temporary or permanent make-safe measures as required
• Coordinate work with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, millwright, and other maintenance trades to support proper sequencing and restoration of finishes
• Maintain workshops, tools, materials, and trade-related equipment, including monitoring and replenishing inventory
• Complete work orders, maintenance records, parts requests, and other required documentation accurately and on time
• Participate in safety briefings, required training, and ongoing professional development, including training related to airside and groundside work, confined spaces, hazardous materials, and WHMIS
• Provide technical knowledge and provide support to Facilities Maintenance team members, as required

Selection Criteria include:

• Significant hands-on experience in carpentry, painting, interior systems, or a related area of building maintenance
• Minimum five years of experience maintaining large commercial or institutional facilities
• Strong working knowledge of interior building systems, including drywall, ceilings, flooring, tile, doors, hardware, and architectural finishes
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, repair, install, and restore building components in active operational environments
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation
• Proficiency in the safe use of hand and power tools, lifts, scaffolding, and related maintenance equipment
• Experience using, or a basic working knowledge of, a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Knowledge of applicable safety practices, including lockout/tagout, fall protection, confined space procedures, and WHMIS
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DA/AVOP
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting or moving materials weighing up to 25 kg/55 lb.
• Ability to work safely at heights, in confined or restricted spaces, and in varying environmental conditions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently when required

Work with us

• Highly competitive salary
• Full Benefits package of Health, Dental & Vision
• DC Pension Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account to use on additional benefit expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account to use on Wellness expenses such as health and fitness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supported Training & Development opportunities
• Opportunity to work with a high-functioning team of professionals working on a diversified portfolio
• Proud to be named one of Manitoba’s Top Employers annually since 2011