Building Servicer 2

Job Description

As a member of the Municipal Accommodations Division, the Building Servicer 2 – Aquatics works under the supervision of the Foreperson Grade 2 and performs a variety of duties that include the operating and repairs of equipment, maintaining water quality, performing custodial work related to all aspects of the buildings activities, operating and maintaining various types of tools and completing reports and records as required, maintaining building and inventory of same, assisting in the training of employees and responding to customer service requests. In the course of carrying out daily tasks, the incumbent practices established procedures in the execution of assigned duties. In the absence of the Pool Foreperson, will act in this position as required.

Will perform other duties as assigned that fall within the classification.

As the Building Servicer 2 - Aquatics your duties will include:

• Perform routine equipment maintenance on building equipment systems, and repairs as required.
• Perform a variety of custodial duties, and general and maintenance repairs to building equipment.
• Be responsible for testing and maintaining proper water quality in all of the pool facilities in order to maintain proper water chemistry as required by Manitoba Health regulations.
• Assist in the orientation of fellow employees and maintains co-operative working relations.

Your education and qualifications include:

• Grade 12 or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Possess a valid 5th Class Power Engineer's Certificate.

• 4th Class Power Engineer's Certificate would be an asset.

• Must have one year experience as a Building Servicer 1, in Aquatics preferred.

• Proficiency in the use of personal computers.

• Knowledge in the operation of swimming pool maintenance (vacuuming, water testing, and balancing pool water).

• Knowledge in maintenance procedures of buildings, heating, ventilation, cooling systems and their components.

• Ability to work independently and organize tasks efficiently.

• Ability to delegate tasks and provide direction to junior staff.

• Ability to deal harmoniously with other staff and building users and the general public.

• Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing.

• Knowledge of City of Winnipeg safety regulations.

• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position.

• Knowledge of materials and chemicals related to the position.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Experience in the operation of power and hand tools, measuring instruments and power-operated custodial equipment.

• Knowledge of materials and chemicals and safe handling practices related to the position (WHMIS).

• Ability to orient new staff.

• Mechanical aptitude is desirable.

• Must have, or be able to acquire in a reasonable period of time, a thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and the safety precautions and regulations that are applicable to the position's area of work.

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector) and Child Abuse Registry Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's License. The successful applicant will be required to provide a driver's notice in force document upon request.
• Must possess a 5th Class Power Engineer's Certificate. 4th Class Power Engineer's Certificate would be an asset. For out of province Power Engineer's certificates, the successful applicant will be required to transfer their license to the Province of Manitoba before commencement of employment.
• Must possess a Swimming Pool Operations and Management Certificate or willingness to obtain within eighteen (18) months.
• Must possess a St. John's Ambulance Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Must be willing and have the ability to complete WHMIS, Fall Protection and Transportation of Dangerous Goods in-house courses within twelve (12) months.
• Must be willing and have the ability to complete Foremanship Level 1 Training within twelve (12) months.
• Aquatics operates on a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis. Must be able to work various shifts during the week and weekends including, days, evening and overnight.
• Must be willing and able to move locations per Management direction based on operational needs.
• Must be physically capable of performing all of the duties of the position, in all weather conditions. This includes, but may not be limited to climbing ladders and scaffolds, working at heights and working in confined spaces or in a warm, humid environment.
• The successful applicant(s) will be required to provide CSA-approved personal protective safety boots (six (6) inches above the ankle) at their own expense.