Winnipeg Health Region Maintenance Helper Full Time in Winnipeg, MB

Overview

Winnipeg Health Region

Branch Winnipeg MB CA

Position:
Maintenance Helper
Location:
Winnipeg, MB

Ability to follow instructions and work with skilled trades people. Position # 20050508….

Position # 20050508

* Please note, this job description is still under review.

*Please note, the union for this position is IUOE/ OEM 987

EDUCATION:

Grade 12 education

EXPERIENCE:

Previous training and /or experience in performing general labour tasks and the safe operation of moving equipment and specialty vehicles.

DUTIES:

Performs duties which assist various tradesmen in the performance of their maintenance tasks

Operates groundskeeping equipment such as power lawn mower, tractor, snow blower and front-end loader, up-keeping equipment as needed. (i.e. refuel, check and add oil)

Assists Groundskeeper with snow removal duties

Changes light bulbs and cleans light fixtures

Maintains the shop site to ensure that serviceability, cleanliness and safety aspects of all equipment meet acceptable safety and working standards

Seeks to improve processes within their scope of responsibility

Actively participates in the Department’s continuous quality improvement activities/programs (e.g. preventative maintenance, fire and safety programs)

May be required to perform other duties and functions related to this job description not exceeding above stated skills and capabilities

This position description is representative and should not be construed as being all inclusive.

OTHER:

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Ability to follow instructions and work with skilled trades people.

Ability to work in an environment respecting the privacy and rights of patients/residents that may be encountered in carrying out duties.

Alertness and thoroughness

Effective interpersonal working relationships

Initiative, reliability, persistence and adaptability

Ability to work in an environment respecting the privacy and rights of patients/residents that may be encountered in carrying out duties

Mentally and physically capable of performing all job requirements.

All fire and safety rules and regulations are observed in the performance of duties

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

May be required to work extended hours

May involve exposure to disease, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, etc.

May encounter aggressive and/or agitated patients/residents/staff/visitors

May be required to work under stressful or emergent situations

Must be able to work in confined spaces and high areas (ie. crawl spaces, ladders, tall buildings)

LICENCES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have a current driver’s license

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and Adult Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more EFT positions greater than 1.0 combined across the WRHA legal entity (Deer Lodge Centre, Grace Hospital, Health Sciences Centre, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA Corporate Programs, WRHA Community Health Services). Consider this prior to applying for positions, as Employees cannot be awarded an additional position that will put them over full-time (1.0 EFT).

Your cover letter, resume and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. All applicants must apply online before the closing date to be considered. Thank you for your interest with the Grace Hospital. Only those considered will be contacted.