Maintenance Assistant

**Maintenance Assistant - Open Until Filled**:
MAN Maintenance Assistant

Regular/full-time

Department of Consumer Protection and Government Services

Operations, District 2, Asset Management

Beausejour MB

Advertisement Number: 43285

Salary(s): MAN $45,454.00 - $54,741.00 per year

Closing Date: September 30, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created to fill similar positions at Winnipeg Remand Centre and Headingley Correctional Centre.

The Manitoba government is seeking highly motivated Maintenance Assistants to work within the Asset Management Division of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services. The incumbents will work within Districts 2 at Milner Ridge Correctional Centre, Manitoba. The positions offer reliable and full time employment with a defined pension plan. The Manitoba government also provides an excellent benefits package which includes extended health, health spending, dental, vision, long term disability, supportive employment, sick leave, paid vacation and maternity/parental leave. Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services provides ongoing professional and educational development for its employees.

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must possess a valid Class 5 Drivers Licence and be able to work in other locations within the Division as needed.
- Must possess and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check. Satisfactory Security Check and Child Abuse Registry may be required.
- Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position, including sitting, lifting, reaching, working at heights and in confined spaces.
- Must be able to work overtime, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:
**Essential**:

- Trade designation or equivalent combination of education (5th class Power Engineer, partial or full trades certificate, BOMI Certificate) or demonstrated experience with general building and grounds maintenance, and equipment.
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety, policies and legislation.
- Ability to analyze and problem solve.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain positive working relationships.
- Verbal communication skills.
- Written communication skills.

**Duties**:
The Maintenance Assistant performs a variety of tasks relating to the operation and maintenance of government facilities such as office buildings, housing units and correctional centres. They are primarily responsible for duties such as preventative and corrective maintenance activities inside and outside of the buildings, maintaining heating and cooling equipment, assisting tradespersons and grounds keeper, performing daily checks, inspections and preventative maintenance on life safety systems and helping maintain client relations.
- Advertisement # 43285
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource Services
- 600-259 Portage Avenue
- Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
- Phone: 204-945-7518
- Fax: 204-945-0601

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.