Maintenance Worker 1

Role overview

Southern Health-Santé Sud is hiring a permanent, full-time Maintenance Worker 1 for the Portage Regional Health Centre in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. This in-person role sits within the Physical Plant Services department and reports to the Lead, Physical Plant Services, or another designated supervisor. The position is responsible for keeping building systems and medical-related equipment under observation, handling service requests as they arise, and carrying out preventive upkeep on facility equipment.

The role calls for sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to decide on work priorities and methods while responding appropriately to unusual situations. The successful candidate will be expected to work in line with the organization’s mission, vision, values, and policies.

Work schedule and conditions

This position is a 1.0 FTE permanent role with 7.75 hours worked per day and an annual base of 2015 hours. Shifts are expected on days, evenings, weekends, and on call. The anticipated start date is to be arranged mutually. The posting remains open until filled.

Work may involve time in hot or cold environments, exposure to hazardous chemicals, travel to other regional facilities when needed, and on-call coverage in the evenings and weekends. When on call, the employee may need to report to the facility within 20 minutes of notification. Occasional evening and weekend work may also be required.

Experience and education

Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in a maintenance role. Background in electrical work, carpentry, plumbing, heating, or air-conditioning is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered. A Grade 12 education or equivalent is required. No certification, licence, or registration is specifically required for this position.

Skills and knowledge

The job requires familiarity with mechanical equipment and its operation, preventive maintenance programs, yard care equipment, basic safety legislation and practices, fire codes, CSA standards, blueprints, diagrams, and equipment manuals. Strong computer use is needed, including Microsoft Office and Outlook. The role also calls for good attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-moving environment, written and verbal communication skills, problem solving, teamwork, independent judgment, professional relationship-building, basic calculations, and strong respect for confidentiality. A culturally respectful approach is essential, and bilingual ability may be required for designated bilingual positions.

Compliance and other requirements

Applicants must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence, an all-purpose insured vehicle, and liability insurance of at least 1,000,000. The successful candidate must also complete and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check, with any related costs paid by the employee. Three work-related references from non-related individuals with direct knowledge of current and past performance are required.

Reasonable accommodation may be requested for the application or selection process. Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply and may choose to self-identify in their cover letter or application. In keeping with French language service commitments, applicants who meet all other requirements may still be considered if no bilingual candidate is available. Union-represented internal applicants may grieve the competition, and related information may be shared with the grievor’s representative after redaction of information protected by law.

Organization context

Southern Health-Santé Sud provides people-centered health care across a diverse region that includes seven First Nations communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite, and Hutterite communities, as well as a growing number of immigrants. The organization emphasizes safe, accessible, and sustainable care and offers the opportunity to work in a supportive community setting.