Recruitment Details General Maintenance Worker

Wastewater Services, Water and Waste Department

Designated Work Location: 552 Plinguet Street - On site

Position Type: Up to 4 Permanent Positions and 3 Permanent on a Temporary Basis Position, Full time

Hours of Work: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm ¿ Shift Schedule

Salary: $2,060.32 bi-weekly as per the Maintenance Worker - General classification

Posting No.: 127518

These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self- declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, consideration will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

The General Maintenance Worker is the entry level position in the Maintenance Worker series. Staff working in the General Maintenance Worker classification work on a shift schedule, including statutory holidays, consisting of 5 days on, 5 days off, 5 days on, 5 days off, 4 days on, 4 days off; General Maintenance Worker ¿ Local Sewer,

Assist in performing maintenance and repair of sewer lines and appurtenances.

Assist in flood control operations (makes sure pumps are running, fill with gas, etc.).

Perform maintenance and repair work inside of Wastewater sewers from 6¿ to 35¿ in depth.

Assist with major repairs in excavations from 3¿ to 35¿ deep.

Assist in cleaning and thawing catch basins/culverts,



and flushing sewer lines with pressure machines and vactors.

Assist in performing trench excavation and shoring, and in performing backfill of the excavation.

Assist in performing temporary restoration of pavement surfaces.

Deliver unplanned materials to the work site. Gathers equipment, parts and materials from tool room, stores and suppliers. This includes returning equipment and unused parts and materials to tool, stores and suppliers.

Inspect and report deficiencies in the sewer system and appurtenances.

Perform general housekeeping of buildings and grounds.

Perform job site traffic control.

Perform maintenance and cleaning of vehicles and equipment.

Handle hazardous materials, as directed, in accordance with established rules and procedures.

High school graduation / G.Immediate application for ¿Operator-in-Training¿ Class Certificate for Class 4 Facility under the Environment Act within the first 30 days of employment.

Successful completion of the Sacramento State College Field Study training program Wastewater Collections Systems Levels 1 and 2 within 18 months of the appointment.

Must obtain Manitoba Class 1 Wastewater Collection Operator Certification within 18 months of the appointment.

Must have, or be able to acquire within 12 months of employment, First Aider Level 1 Certification.

Basic knowledge of City of Winnipeg By-laws, including the Waterworks, Sewer and Streets By-laws is preferred.

Basic knowledge of sewer system facilities, infrastructure, equipment, maintenance repair techniques and procedures is preferred.

Basic knowledge of temporary pavement restoration materials, equipment, techniques and procedures is preferred.

Applied knowledge of the City of Winnipeg Manual of Temporary Traffic Control is preferred.

Basic knowledge of hazardous material handling, rules and procedures is preferred.

Basic computer skills and knowledge of work related record keeping and reporting forms and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, listen effectively, follow verbal and written instructions.





Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts, contractors and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.

Ability and availability to accept and handle emergency call-out situations after hours.

Ability and willingness to participate and be responsible for safe work planning under the Job Planning Program (JPP).

The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver¿s Licence, with the ability to acquire a Class 3 Driver¿s Licence within 18 months of the appointment. Must successfully complete confined space training.

Must be physically capable of performing all of the duties of the position (manual labour) in extreme weather conditions. APPLY ONLINE , including all documentation listed below:

Documentation of completion of Grade 12 graduation or G.Online applications can be submitted at . Position Reports To: Supervisor of Local Wastewater

- If and when the temporary positions become permanent, the successful applicants to this bulletin will automatically receive this position and a further bulletin will not be necessary.
- The qualifications for this classification are in accordance with the certification requirements as outlined in the Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Regulations under the Environment Act.
- The successful candidates will be required to undergo a medical assessment at the Occupational Health Branch if not previously completed.
- The successful candidates will be required to successfully complete tests designed to confirm that they meet the qualifications for the position.
- *The Department will arrange for SCBA Certification training for candidates prior to completion of the hiring process.
- The Department will provide training in accordance with the skills requirement of the classification. The ability to apply training in the performance of the responsibilities of General Maintenance Worker must be demonstrated and certified by the Department. Employees are required to complete training and certification on all basic skills requirements of the classification and must have the ability to fit him or her for further promotion to the next grade senior.
- The successful applicant will be required to complete job specific training required for this position as directed.

📌 GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER I (Permanent, Full Time) (Winnipeg)
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