Date Posted: April 25, 2025

Posting Deadline: May 9, 2025

Department: Facilities Management

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-time

Group Affiliation: CUPE Local 4491, $31.94 per hour

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Carpenter Lead Hand to join our Facilities Management team.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined Contribution Pension plan
• Vacation
• Holiday closure
• Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Maintenance and Operations Manager, the Carpenter Lead Hand will:

• Establish and performs PM routines, and performs troubleshooting and repair to buildings, windows, roofs, flooring, doors, furniture, locks, signage, and other building related items.
• Work closely with any outside agency that is required to perform work on the above noted systems. Uses any such collaboration to enhance knowledge and troubleshooting expertise.
• Assist other maintenance staff in PM, troubleshooting, and repair of buildings in terms of doors, walls, flooring, roofs, furniture, signage, locks, windows, etc.
• Establish a good working knowledge of all building carpentry schematics, drawings, and manuals within the complex.
• Attend training sessions to keep up with technological changes in carpentry, locks, signage, and buildings.
• Act as the lead carpenter tradesperson and oversees scheduled and emergency maintenance work necessary to maintain the buildings. Directs and coordinates the work of a group of Carpenters and Painters.

The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Carpenter Lead Hand you will have:

• Certified Carpenter Tradesperson with two (2) years related experience in construction or maintenance.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner conveying and responding to information.
• Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner, following health and safety legislation and all required safe work practices and procedures, in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.
• Ability to interact with customers in a positive working relationship.
• Ability to work alone and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on "Apply Now" and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].