Operational Support

Building Services Assistant (FS9)

Education

Akerley Campus

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Department of Facilities and Engineering
Term Full-time Position: Commencing approximately August 14, 2023 and ending approximately January 27, 2024

Application deadline is 11:59pm, August 1, 2023

Competition No. 2023-266

Salary range: $42,035.36 to $44,099.95 annually

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED) or willingness to attain a high school diploma or GED within the probationary period. In addition, you possess Building Environmental Systems - Practical Overview (or equivalent) would be considered an asset.
• You have a minimum of two years of recent and related occupational experience in a building maintenance related field or two years of recent and related experience in one or more of the general building trades.
• Training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations would be considered an asset, as would Standard first aid and CPR. Possession of a valid NS Driver's License would also be considered an asset.
• Occupational experience that includes commercial building maintenance or property management would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, and Megamation. Experience using Building Automation software is considered an asset.
• You have demonstrated experience providing maintenance duties including conducting mechanical and operational inspections and providing routine scheduled maintenance to mechanical and life-safety systems. This position will also assist service contractors and trades people in completing assigned tasks.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• You possess excellent interpersonal, and communication skills and are able to interact effectively with a diversity of people.
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in operating carpentry equipment, snow removal equipment, inventory control, performing audits, etc.)
• You are familiar working within and committed to complying with OHS policies and procedures.
• You have a proven ability to follow instructions.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating services, work orders, and cleaning service, when required.
• You possess a trade, or you possess experience providing assistance to a trade, specifically in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and/or controls.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence.
• You are dedicated to life-long learning.
• You show a strong commitment to community involvement.
• You are able to perform all physical duties of the job as required for the operation and maintenance of the facilities and operation of small hand tools and shop equipment.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.