Maintenance Assistant

Overview

MAN Maintenance Assistant. Regular / full-time. Housing, Addictions and Homelessness. Property Services, Manitoba Housing. Thompson MB. Advertisement Number : 42360. Salary : MAN $48,209.00 - $58,080.00 per year plus Remoteness Allowance, if applicable. Closing Date : February 28, 2026.

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 for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted. Stand-by pay and overtime may be applicable. This position will remain open until filled. Thompson is a city in north-central Manitoba, Canada, located 761 km north of the City of Winnipeg.

Duties / Responsibilities

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for the completion of maintenance tasks within an assigned portfolio while ensuring Manitoba Housing's policies, procedures, and guidelines are being followed. The incumbent will perform duties such as inspections, prepares scope of work for maintenance repairs and maintains inventories of materials, supplies and equipment. Prepares and submits required documentation connected to the performance of duties including any maintenance and tenant concerns to the Supervisor. The incumbent is responsible to act as Operations Manager where required.

Qualifications

Essential :

• Experience performing minor or major renovations and maintenance repairs including : carpentry (installation, removal and repairs), plumbing related to faucets, toilets, water, sewers; painting; mechanical equipment and appliance repair; and heating system repair.
• Experience working within safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete inspection reports and document follow up information on work orders.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize critical issues and operate effectively within limited timeframes.
• Superior interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to deal effectively with tenants and the public.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills.

Desired :

Conditions of Employment

Apply to

Advertisement # 42360

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9

Phone : 204-945-7518

Fax : 204-945-0601

Email : govjobs@gov.mb.ca

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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and / or body of your email. Your cover letter, résumé and / or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

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.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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