Position:

Maintenance Helper

Department/Program:

Maintenance / Facilities

Employment Category:

Full time, Term (Until December 2027)

Shift/Timing:

Regular daytime hours, with occasional evenings, weekends, or urgent maintenance support as required

Reports to:

Maintenance Manager

Salary:

Starting at $17.81

Posting Date:

November 4, 2026

Close Date:

Until Filled

Number of Openings:

1

Position Summary The Maintenance Helper supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Behavioural Health Foundation (BHF) buildings, grounds, equipment, and program spaces. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the position performs routine maintenance, minor repairs, inspections, set-up tasks, seasonal work, and general facility support across BHF locations.

Because this role works within active residential treatment, family, child, office, and community-service environments, the Maintenance Helper must complete work safely, respectfully, and discreetly while minimizing disruption to residents, families, staff, and program operations.

Key Outcomes In this role, success will be reflected in:

- BHF facilities, grounds, equipment, and program spaces that are safe, functional, and well maintained.
- Maintenance requests completed promptly, with urgent safety concerns identified and escalated without delay.
- Routine inspections and preventative maintenance tasks completed consistently and documented accurately.
- Respectful coordination with program staff that minimizes disruption to treatment, residential routines, childcare, school, and office operations.
- Professional conduct, confidentiality, and appropriate boundaries maintained when working around residents, children, families, and staff.

Key Responsibilities In collaboration with the Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will support the following areas: Routine Maintenance & Repairs

- Perform general maintenance and minor repairs, including painting, drywall patching, basic carpentry, fixture replacement, furniture assembly, and other routine building repairs.
- Assist with minor plumbing, electrical, and mechanical tasks that are within the employee’s training, authorization, and role scope.
- Repair or replace doors, locks, handles, hardware, and other building components as assigned.
- Assist qualified tradespeople, contractors, and other Maintenance team members with larger repairs, installations, and renovation projects.
- Recognize work that requires a licensed or specialized tradesperson and report it to the Maintenance Technician.

Inspections & Preventative Maintenance

- Conduct routine inspections of buildings, rooms, equipment, to identify damage, hazards, wear, or required repairs.
- Complete assigned preventative maintenance tasks using approved schedules, checklists, and safe work procedures.
- Report equipment failures, property damage, safety hazards, and significant maintenance concerns promptly.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, completed work, materials used, and outstanding follow-up.

Maintenance Requests & Operational Support





- Respond to assigned maintenance requests in a timely, professional, and service-focused manner.
- Prioritize urgent repairs and safety concerns as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
- Communicate work status, delays, access needs, and requirements for materials, contractors, or additional support.
- Assist with room, office, meeting, event, and program-area set-up, including moving furniture, equipment, and supplies.
- Assist with receiving, transporting, organizing, and inventorying maintenance materials and supplies.

Grounds & Seasonal Maintenance

- Assist with general upkeep of BHF grounds, walkways, outdoor areas, waste areas, and exterior fixtures.
- Participate in seasonal tasks, including snow and ice removal, salting or sanding, yard clean-up, and other weather-related duties.
- Help maintain safe entrances, exits, pathways, parking areas, and emergency access routes.

Safety & Compliance

- Follow BHF policies, workplace health and safety requirements, protected work procedures, and manufacturer instructions.
- Use required personal protective equipment and safely operate authorized hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment.
- Secure tools, equipment, keys, chemicals, and maintenance materials, especially in resident- or child-accessible areas.
- Immediately report hazards, incidents, injuries, property damage, unsafe conditions, or suspected environmental concerns.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe maintenance workspaces and storage areas.

Residential Environment, Confidentiality & Conduct

- Coordinate maintenance activities with program staff when work affects resident rooms, family spaces, childcare, school, treatment areas, or daily routines.
- Maintain professional boundaries and communicate respectfully with residents, children, families, employees, visitors, and contractors.
- Protect the confidentiality of resident, family, child, employee, and organizational information encountered while performing duties.
- Demonstrate respectful, non-judgmental, culturally responsive conduct consistent with BHF’s Therapeutic Community environment.

Qualifications

Education

- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Relevant maintenance, building systems, construction, or safety training is considered an asset.

Experience
- At least one year of experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, property maintenance, or a related field is preferred.
- A combination of practical experience, training, and demonstrated maintenance ability may be considered.

Knowledge & Skills
- General knowledge of painting, drywall repair, basic carpentry, minor plumbing, and routine mechanical maintenance.




- Basic electrical knowledge is considered an asset; electrical work must remain within the employee’s qualifications and authorized scope.
- Ability to safely use common hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment.
- Ability to identify routine maintenance concerns and recognize when licensed or specialized assistance is required.
- Good troubleshooting, organization, time-management, and task-prioritization skills.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, equipment manuals, technical information, and safe work procedures.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain basic work records.

Additional Requirements

- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check completed prior to employment.
- Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check completed prior to employment; must not be listed.
- Valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence and satisfactory driver’s abstract.
- Ability and willingness to operate BHF vehicles as part of regular duties.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and safely lifting or moving tools, supplies, furniture, and equipment.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, or urgent maintenance assignments as operationally required.
- Collaborative: Communicates clearly and works effectively with Maintenance, program, administrative, and contracted personnel.
- Culturally responsive: Demonstrates respect for Indigenous cultures, traditions, perspectives, and diverse lived experiences.

What We Offer

- A meaningful role supporting safe and welcoming spaces for individuals and families in recovery.
- On-the-job training and opportunities for learning and development.
- A respectful, inclusive, and culturally responsive workplace.
- On-site parking.

How to Apply Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources at [email protected]

Behavioural Health Foundation (BHF) is committed to increasing Indigenous representation within our workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit candidates. As an organization grounded in Indigenous-informed and Therapeutic Community practices, we value Indigenous knowledge, culture, and lived experience and are dedicated to providing equitable employment opportunities within a respectful, inclusive, and culturally safe workplace.

Behavioural Health Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace culture of inclusion, diversity, compassion, and respect. We will gladly provide accommodation at any stage of the selection process upon request. If you require support, please contact Human Resources.

Pay: From $17.81 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Advantages

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Maintenance Helper (Winnipeg)
🏢 Behavioural Health Foundation
📍 Winnipeg