Maintenance Assistant – Costco – Winnipeg, MB

Costco’s Optical Lab in Winnipeg, Manitoba is looking for a reliable Maintenance Assistant to help keep the facility clean, safe, and running smoothly. This is a hands-on role that plays a key part in maintaining a healthy work environment for employees and protecting valuable lab equipment.

Day to day, you’ll be handling janitorial duties, operating equipment like trash and cardboard compactors, assisting with grounds maintenance, and supporting the team with inventory and internal purchasing. It’s a role that keeps things moving behind the scenes — and that matters.

About the Role: Maintenance Assistant

As a Maintenance Assistant at the Costco Optical Lab on Regent Avenue West, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day cleaning and upkeep of offices, break rooms, restrooms, the production floor, and common areas. You’ll operate a floor scrubber, manage trash removal, and respond quickly to spills to keep the workspace safe. Regular tasks also include cleaning light fixtures, washing windows, vacuuming rafters, and maintaining the exterior of the facility through activities like snow removal and leaf blowing.

Beyond general cleaning, this position involves monitoring and restocking cleaning supplies, performing concrete floor repairs, assisting with painting, and carrying out roof checks. You’ll also be involved in store inventory, internal and external purchasing, and operating the facility’s maintenance management system. Safety and security procedures are central to this role, and you’ll be expected to follow all Optical Lab standards at all times.

Benefits and Salary

Costco is well known for offering competitive compensation and benefits to its employees. While specific salary details for this posting aren’t listed, Costco Canada is recognized for providing above-average wages in the industry, along with benefits that typically include health and dental coverage, employee discounts, and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Assistant role at Costco’s Winnipeg Optical Lab covers a wide range of daily tasks that are essential to keeping the facility in top condition. From routine cleaning to equipment operation and grounds care, this position requires someone who is organized, physically capable, and committed to workplace safety.

• Clean floors in offices, break rooms, restrooms, and the production floor using a scrubber; change scrubber water frequently to minimize dust
• Empty trash from designated areas throughout the Lab and operate trash and cardboard compactors
• Respond promptly to spills and clean up hazards to maintain a safe work environment
• Maintain facility fixtures by cleaning light fixtures regularly, changing light bulbs, washing windows, upper walls, and ceilings, and vacuuming rafters periodically
• Assist with grounds maintenance, including blowing leaves, picking up litter, conducting roof checks, snow and ice removal, painting, and concrete floor repairs
• Monitor and restock cleaning supplies as needed; receive and place merchandise in appropriate departments
• Operate the internal maintenance system (Interal) and carry out store inventory and internal/external purchasing tasks
• Follow all safety and security procedures specific to the Optical Lab and Costco standards
• Provide courteous service to members, employees, and suppliers

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a candidate who takes pride in their work, follows procedures diligently, and can handle a physically active role. Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity are key traits for success in this position, alongside a genuine commitment to safety and cleanliness standards.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Valid driver’s licence required
• Janitorial experience preferred
• Mechanical aptitude required for operating equipment and performing minor repairs
• Manual dexterity required for hands-on cleaning and maintenance tasks
• Ability to follow safety and security procedures consistently

How to Apply

To apply, use the official link below to submit your application through Costco’s career portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects any relevant janitorial or maintenance experience before submitting.

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