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Maintenance Worker II

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$22.75 - $23.10 / hour
Relief / Casual
Experienced

JOB POSTING

Maintenance Worker II

CASUAL

Job Posting Number: #2023-08-18 MAINT

Job Class Title: Maintenance Worker II

Employment Status: CASUAL

Employment Hours: CASUAL

Compensation: As per the CUPE Local 2391 Collective Agreement

Current wage rate: $22.75 - $23.10 / hour

Required Knowledge / Training

  • Minimum Education Level: grade 10
  • Required to perform a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of ECL buildings, grounds, building systems, and minor equipment.
  • Activities may include (but not limited to) carpentry, minor electrical, plumbing, glazier, masonry, HVAC servicing, alarm and fire system management, grounds maintenance, and painting tasks.
  • The ability to read, comprehend, and interpret relevant work manuals/instructions for maintenance of equipment, property and building systems and the requirements for infection control during construction in long term care is required.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license with additional training in the operation of tractors, mowers, and other landscaping equipment is required.
  • Skill and ability to read blueprints and other technical documents as well as the understanding and ability to interpret technical equipment and computer registry readings is required.
  • A degree of technical ability is required due to repairs to electrical equipment (beds, lifts, nurse call system components, etc.).
  • Effectively and safely utilize a variety of hand and power tools, operate lifts as needed, and perform a variety of physical labour including climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
  • This position is physically demanding, and you must be able to lift, carry, transport, and bend as necessary.
  • Handling and exposure to fuel, chemicals, and other products require adherence to required OHS standards and practices.
  • This position involves working both inside and outside of the facility during both good and inclement weather.
  • Training in asbestos management would be considered an asset.

A full copy of the relevant job description is available from the Business Office.

Application Process:

Please submit resumes by email or fax to:

East Cumberland Lodge

Attention of: Barb Tower

262 Church Street

P. O. Box 250, Pugwash, N.S. B0K 1L0.

Fax: (902) 243-3375

Phone: (902) 243-2504

[email protected]

Competition Number: #2023-08-18 MAINT

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About East Cumberland Lodge (ECL)

About East Cumberland Lodge (ECL)

We are a 74 bed long term care facility located in Pugwash, NS on the shores of the Northumberland Strait in an idyllic, pastoral setting. We are moving forward with several challenging projects to enhance care and improve the lives of our Residents and Families.


We are strategically adopting an increasingly progressive approach to long term care and would love to talk to you about joining our team. We are seeking the best team we can find to help us implement science-based, best practice, changes in every facet of care.

We are working towards state of the art enhancements in providing the best care possible for our population. We are making advancements in caring for clients with Alzheimer's & related dementias, managing challenging behaviours, palliative care, reducing polypharmacy and an amazing new recreation opportunity that Residents, Families and Staff alike can participate in. We have acquired a license for a virtual reality system tailored specifically for the needs of the elderly with an array of programs, activities and content to engage our clients in experiences and activities that they could not access or enjoy otherwise.

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