Maintenance Person
Western District
Location: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Type of Employment: Fulltime, permanent
Union Status: NSGEU Local 25
Competition # WES 24142
Closing Date: December 26, 2024
About Our Opportunity
Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Person is responsible for carrying out material and equipment installations, renovations, repairs, and servicing in the following areas - carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, painting and ventilation, on properties, under the jurisdiction of Western District.
- Carry out assessment and preventative maintenance to all assigned buildings, appliances, fixtures, utilities, and equipment in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain properties under the jurisdiction of the Western District, including walks, driveways and parking areas, drainage systems, curbs and gutters, swales, culverts, manholes, catch basins, etc.
- Prepare and complete documentation such as work orders, vehicle reports, maintenance logs, inspection reports and inventory records.
- Repair vacant units to make them rent-ready.
- Operate motor vehicles, motorized equipment and power tools used in the trade.
- Respond to after-hours maintenance calls while participating on the standby duty roster.
- Grade 12 or equivalent, plus five years' experience in building and property maintenance or a related field. Must be able to perform basic tasks in carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, painting and drywall.
- Ability to operate electrical and mechanical tools and equipment.
- Ability to perform physical tasks using good body mechanics.
- Knowledge of residential building technology, basic knowledge of National Building Code and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Valid Nova Scotia driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.
Assets
- Emergency First Aid and WHMIS certifications.
- Knowledge of computer systems is beneficial.
Competencies required at this level of work are Adaptability, Teamwork, Problem Solving, and Time Management.
If you are a team player, who is passionate about improving the lives of Nova Scotians, you are the candidate we are looking for to join our team. We will assess qualifications using one of more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. Checks may include one or more of the following: criminal background checks, driver's abstract, and confirmation of education credentials.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Based on the employment status, eligibility, and union agreement, the NSPHA offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs and flexible working schedules.
Classification: TE 15
Salary Range: $23.98- $27.67 Hourly
Work Week: 35 hours
Note: This is not a Civil Service position.
We are committed to employing staff who are representative of the diverse community we serve. If you are a member of one or more of the following designated groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or resume: Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.
To Apply
Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying. In the cover letter or resume, please quote the competition number and name.
Our preferred method of applying is through Career Beacon.
Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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