Maintenance Worker at City of Winnipeg

Recruitment Details

Maintenance Worker

Department: Winnipeg Transit

Designated Work Location: 421 Osborne Street On-site

Position Type: Temporary Full-time

Salary: $1647.43 to $2148.82 biweekly

Posting No: 126519

Closing Date: December 5, 2025

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. 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 . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

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.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

The Maintenance Worker reports to the Supervisors and Superintendent of Vehicle Servicing and provides a variety of services within the Vehicle Servicing Branch.

As The Maintenance Worker, You Will

Perform a variety of duties, on a relief basis, within three classifications:

• Farebox/Bus Servicer responsible for the daily servicing of the Transit fleet of buses and ancillary vehicles and trucks requiring daily servicing. The duties include fueling, replacing fluids, emptying the farebox tills, sanitizing buses as necessary, cleaning both interior and exterior of the vehicles and driving buses on premises.
• General Helper responsible for washing interior of buses, windows, cleaning garage floor, sanitizing buses, janitorial and caretaker duties etc.
• Labourer responsible for assisting in: maintenance and repairs of properties operated by the Transit Department using hand/power tools; and maintenance of building-related systems, grounds and on-street facilities.
• All other duties assigned by Superintendent and Supervisor consistent with the classification.
• May be required to act as In-Charge in their absence.
• The Maintenance Worker positions are full-time ongoing temporary positions.
  
  

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Grade 12 graduate or equivalent experience and training.
• Previous working experience in one or more of the following: janitorial, warehousing, manufacturing, factory, automotive or trucking
• Satisfactory driving record is required.
• Experience operating machinery and/or equipment is an asset.
• Aility to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing, including the ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Proven teamwork and customer service skills
• Ability to adhere to Respectful Workplace standards is required.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• 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 be physically able to perform the manual labour components of work including but not limited to heavy lifting of weights of up to approximately 100lbs, exposure to extreme weather conditions, dust, dirt, diesel exhaust fumes and chemical agents used in the mechanical field.
• Must be able to wear a tight-fitting, half-face respirator for an extended period without any difficulty.
• Requires a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence with Air Brake Endorsement. Applicants with Instructional Air Brakes will be considered.
• Must be able and willing to work shift work during days, afternoons and nights Sunday to Saturday with varying days off
  
  

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Current Driver`s Abstract dated no more than thirty (30) days from the date of your application .
• Copy of Driver’s Licence
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
  
  

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.

Hours of Work: Varied Shifts as operationally required.

Employee Group: Amalgamated Transit Union

Position Reports To: Supervisor/Superintendent Vehicle Servicing

• Candidate will be required to undergo basic testing as part of the screening process.
  
  

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.