Tradesworker Level 2 - Building Maintenance

**Up to 13 Month Term**

Please apply with a cover letter and resume online.

Position Conditions: This full-time, term position (40 hours per week) will be offered in accordance with conditions identified in the Collective Agreement between the City of Brandon and CUPE Local 69.Should the incumbent not return to the position, this term may become permanent. 

Rate of Pay:  $25.38 - $26.99 per hour (2023 Rate)

Closing Date: 11:59pm on March 10, 2025

This competition will include testing and an interview.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To participate as part of a work group that performs skilled construction and maintenance work in all trade areas at City owned facilities.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Building Maintenance

• Ensures City owned facilities are maintained to high safety standards;
• Carries out the City’s preventative maintenance program for City facilities;
• Performs any necessary maintenance and repairs in facilities;
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on plumbing and electrical systems which do not require a journeyperson;
• Maintenance duties will include carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and general mechanical repairs which do not require a journeyperson level;
• Assists with renovations, relocations, and event set up for activities held in City facilities, including moving heavy furniture, equipment and supplies;
• Purchases supplies and equipment, maintains necessary log books and journals, and complete relevant documents for the building maintenance operation.

Traffic Control Maintenance

• Ensures all City traffic signs and lights are in appropriate condition and proper locations;
• Constructs and arranges necessary barricades, traffic detours, or closures at their construction sites and for parades and events taking place in the City;
• Displays decorations and banners throughout the City streets at designated times of the year.

General Operations

• Guides employees in the safe operations of equipment and the rules and regulations required to perform the operations of the Section and ensures others are trained and work in a safe environment;
• Carry out the work of other Trades Workers in the Operations Department;
• Maintains any documents or records required for the Section.

NOTE: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12, G.E.D., C.A.E.C., or Mature High School Diploma;
•  Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Province of Manitoba driver’s licence;
• Two (2) years’ experience performing building maintenance tasks of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class 3 with Air Manitoba Driver’s License;
• Course work or development programs in the trades are an asset.

WORK CONDITIONS

The Trades Worker works independently and in a team environment.

• Works in a shared and consultative manner with other employees (daily);
• Self-motivated and quality driven to perform independent projects and facilitate team goals (daily);
• Works in all types of weather conditions (daily);
• Works in areas of confined space, heights, and adverse odours (frequently);
• On call to manage emergency situations, scheduling problems and operations needs (occasionally);

Please contact HR@brandon.cafor a complete job description