Maintenance Person - CB 23109
Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency
Inverness, NS
Closed
Job Details:
Maintenance Person
Cape Breton Island District
Location: Inverness
Type of Employment: Full-time, Term- up to 1 year
Union Status: UFCW Local 864
Competition: CB 23109
Closing Date: July 21, 2023
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, basic electrical, painting and ventilation on properties under the jurisdiction of Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency.
- Maintain and repair buildings and properties under the jurisdiction of Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency, including maintenance and repairs of walks, driveways and parking areas.
- Install, maintain, and repair the following finished carpentry components: door jambs, doors, exterior fascia, soffits, railings and wood trim, counters, cupboards, shelving, windows, glass and screening.
- Replace and repair asphalt and wood shingles, siding, building paper, gable, eave and roof vents, eaves trough, conductor pipe and flashing.
- Restore and install finishes such as drywall, including taping and filling, suspended ceilings, barker board, ceramic tile, flooring including tile, sheet-vinyl, stair nosings and rubber mats.
- Maintain and repair sanitary drainage and venting systems, domestic hot and cold-water systems, exhaust and air supply systems, heating systems components, domestic hot water heating systems and plumbing fixtures and trim.
- Prepare interior and exterior surfaces and apply paint, stain, varnish and associated sealers.
- 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.
- 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.
- Knowledge of residential building technology, basic knowledge of National Building Code and Occupational Health & Safety Act.
- Ability to operate electrical and mechanical tools and equipment.
- Possess a valid Nova Scotia driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.
Assets
- First Aid and WHMIS.
- Knowledge of Computer systems.
- Red Seal Journeyman Certification
Competencies required at this level of work are Organizational skills, Detail Oriented, Problem-Solving, Communication skills and Teamwork.
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: MAINTENANCE WORKER/PAINTER
Salary: $26.31 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.
