Maintenance Worker 1

Requisition ID: 408221

Position Number: 211-71165-M224-03

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: Lions Prairie Manor

Union: CUPE

Department/Unit: Physical Plant

Work Location: Lions Prairie Manor

City: Portage la Prairie

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 1.0

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days

Annual base hours: 77.5

Anticipated Start Date: 08/17/2026

Salary : $21.41 - $24.03

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Lead - Physical Plant Services or Designate, the Maintenance Worker 1 is responsible for monitoring building and medical related systems and equipment. In addition, the incumbent also responds to demand work orders and performs preventative maintenance on facility related equipment.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

This text is available in French upon request./Ce profil de poste est disponible en français sur demande. E-mail ***email_hidden***.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years' experience working in a maintenance position.
• Previous experience working with electrical, carpentry, plumbing, heating, or air-conditioning.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade twelve (12) education or equivalent.
• Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of various types of mechanical equipment and their functions.
• Knowledge of proper operation and maintenance of yard care equipment.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and their purpose.
• Knowledge of basic safe work legislation and practices.
• Knowledge of Fire Codes and C.S.A standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment, and ability to prioritize accordingly.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and display independent judgment where appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to perform appropriate calculations as required.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• May be required to work in a variety of temperatures including excessive heat or cold.
• May be required to work with hazardous products or chemicals.
• May be required to be on call evenings and weekends as necessary (including requirement to respond to the facility within 20 minutes of being notified when on call).
• May be required to travel to other regional facilities if required by the duties of the position.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

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