Competition #2024-73

Closing Date: June 7, 2024

Shawenim Abinoojii is a non-profit service provider and Southeast First Nations-led company. We offer comprehensive benefits, a rewarding work environment, and opportunities to challenge yourself, apply your skillset and be a part of a unique First nations-led service model.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Personal Leave Days and Paid Time Off
• On-site parking

OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Memengwaa Supervisor, the Building Caretaker/Maintenance Worker will be responsible for general cleaning/maintenance of the buildings and the grounds.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Conduct regular walk throughs of the property and observe any maintenance related concerns.
• Complete basic maintenance and repairs such as minor repairs (drywall, paint, hanging items), changing locks/codes, repairing, and addressing safety concerns.
• Complete building cleaning such as cleaning floors, outdoor landscaping/cleanup, general cleanup.
• Ensure fire safety equipment such as smoke alarms and fire extinguishers inspected and tested regularly.
• Clean suits when a tenant moves out; ensure suit is prepared for new tenant.
• Submit maintenance requests for large scale repairs or maintenance issues.
• Participate in condition report walk throughs with new/existing tenants.
• Closely with tenant services coordinator as it relates to oversight of tenants.
• Work with the tenant services coordinator, supervisors, and other staff to address tenancy issues.
• Collaborate with the SAI maintenance department when required.
• assist with basic maintenance of other Memengwaa Housing properties in the North End of Winnipeg.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Training/education in trades a definite asset, work and volunteer experience will be considered.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, cleaning supplies in a safe manner.
• Knowledge of building systems such as fire prevention heating/cooling, etc. an asset.
• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks including lifting and walking up stairs.
• Ability to work independently; able to prioritize tasks.
• Lived experience with CFS a definite asset; former youth in care will be prioritized.
• Demonstrate knowledge and/or understanding of Indigenous perspectives, First Nations culture and traditional philosophies.
• Valid class 5 Drivers License and a reliable vehicle is considered an asset.
• Must have a current satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), and Prior Contact Check as conditions of employment.

For the best results please apply directly through bamboohr.com using the following link: https://saihr.bamboohr.com/jobs/?source=shawenim-abinoojii

You are also welcome to apply to [email protected] or drop your resume off at our main office located at 865 Main Street.

WE THANK ALL WHO APPLY HOWEVER ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES, SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SELF-DECLARED CANDIDATES (FIRST NATIONS, INUIT OR METIS).