Maintenance Assistant

**Job description**:
Position**:Maintenance Assistant**

Union: Non-union

FTE: 1.0 (**Full-Time Permanent**)

Anticipated Shift**:Evening (regular hours) with some weekend work required (overtime)**

Daily Hours Worked**:Monday - Friday** (Flexible**:either 2:00pm -10:00pm, 3:00pm - 11:00pm, or 4:00pm-12:00am**) - **8 paid hours** (with 30-minute paid lunch on-site and on-call)

Annual Base Hours**:2080**

**Position Overview**:
Under the general direction of the Building Superintendent the incumbent maintains and performs routine and preventative maintenance/repairs, with inspection of all aspects of facility operations and security, including (but not limited to) the building envelope, building systems and overall grounds (internal/external properties) for the Winnipeg Clinic. The incumbent responds to emergency calls for such infrastructure, with some weekend/holiday work as required. Other duties as applicable.

**Experience**:

- Two (2) years' experience in supporting mechanical building systems, heating, ventilation, cooling systems and their components in health care of institutional facility
- General maintenance/renovations/upkeep of facilities, offices etc.

**Education: (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)**
- Grade 12 or equivalent)
- Certification and/or experience in other related trades would be an asset, i.e. electrical, plumbing, painting, refrigeration, carpentry and HVAC, Valid Manitoba or Inter-provincial 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate (or working toward completion

**Qualification and Skills**:

- Lift and carry heavy machinery (pumps, compressors, etc.); Other (boxes, moving desks; shoveling snow etc.)
- Good interpersonal, organizational and communications skills
- Required to perform record keeping of facility maintenance operations. Maintain comprehensive records of all work completed
- Ability to work on own initiative with little supervision
- Demonstrated independent and collaborative decision-making skills
- Ability to take direction
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in English; both orally and in writing

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Customer Service
- Ensure that a superior level of cooperation, service and support is provided
- Promptly respond to issues and service requests

**Operations**:

- Perform general maintenance and repairs to site properties and surrounding properties under the direction of the Building Superintendent
- Complete assigned service requests for both interior and exterior, and common area issues in a timely manner
- Complete clinical exam/office turnover activities, including both light and heavy maintenance; this could include repair or replacement of fixtures, basic carpentry, floor restoration etc.
- Complete repairs, routine plumbing repairs, repairs and maintenance requiring carpentry skills, painting, and basic electrical repairs, safely use and maintain tools of the job
- Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment to determine if repairs or preventative maintenance is required
- Take initiative to correct deficiencies as necessary by maintaining clean and garbage free lobbies, hallways, and properties, replacement of light bulbs, plumbing, electrical, utilizing a snow blower & limited shoveling of entrances/exits etc.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of all electrical, mechanical and work areas; as well as supply and storage areas
- Perform all facets of the job in accordance with the legislation applicable to the jurisdiction, including: Health and Safety standards, WHMIS, Human Rights,
- Comply with health & safety procedures ensuring the use of required safety equipment and identifying unsafe practices and conditions while maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Ensure all areas are free of hazards and where not able to resolve, ensure management are informed for immediate resolution
- Maintain regular and timely documentation of maintenance activities
- Respond to after-hours emergencies (emergency contact number is required)
- May be required to work with contractors and monitor work progress
- Security of the building (locking all doors, setting alarms, ensuring only designated personnel are in the building, reporting incidents as required etc.)
- All other duties within the scope of the job, as requested by management

**Physical Requirements**:

- Good physical and mental health and dexterity required. Job requires lifting, bending, working from ladders, or in confined spaces and enclosures, and working in all climate conditions
- May be required to work extended hours/weekends/holidays/provide coverage for Building Superintendent _** ONLY APPLIES TO 5TH CLASS POWER ENGINEER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS**_
- May encounter individuals that are asked to leave premises/property
- Working alone procedures may apply

Pay: $18.09-$21.48 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insu