General Maintenance Worker

Recruitment Details

General Maintenance Worker

Department: Wastewater Services, Water and Waste Department

Designated

Work Location:

552 Plinguet Street – On site

Position Type: Up to 7 Permanent Positions and 1 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

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Posting No.: 126766

Closing Date: March 9, 2026

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, 2

SLGBTQQIA+ 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, 2

SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self‑declare.

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

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

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; repeat cycle.

• 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.
• Perform tasks in accordance with confined space entry requirements.
• 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.
• Operate various equipment and city vehicles as required.
• 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.
• Perform First Aid / CPR, as required.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations while performing the duties of the position.
• Maintain work related records and reports.
• Perform other duties…