Building Operator 3

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Public Works

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Permanent

**Union Status**:NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:22-Feb-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job.

The Building Services Division of the Department of Public Works is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 2,200 provincial buildings and structures across Nova Scotia. We maintain various buildings including museums, political core buildings, office buildings, fishery centres, correctional centres, and justice centres. Daily, we are responsible for ensuring these buildings are best served, including all matters related to: building operations, building systems maintenance, renovations, and new construction.

**About Our Opportunity**:
As the Building Operator, you are pivotal in supporting the overall safety and efficiency of our provincial building infrastructure. You are responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of building infrastructure in various government buildings and are critical to ensuring that there are no interruptions to services provided by our government as a result of building equipment issues or failures.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
Using your various skills and expertise, you will complete minor carpentry, mechanical, and electrical repairs and develop solutions to inefficiencies. You will also assist with enhancing and administering a scheduled preventative maintenance program, all the while prioritizing work efficiently to minimize disruption to building tenants. Daily, you ensure all equipment performs and operates properly and provides a safe, secure, effective and efficient work environment.

You will have an opportunity to work on:

- Plumbing infrastructure;
- Mechanical equipment (such as boilers, chillers, pneumatic and electronic controls, diesel/electric generators, cooling towers, sprinkler pumps and air compressors);
- Electrical systems (such as electronic monitoring systems, security systems and computerized fire alarm systems); and
- Automated control systems.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
High School completion plus a Power Engineer 4th Class certificate and five (5) years of related experience in the operation and maintenance of commercial or institutional buildings is required. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

You demonstrate a sound knowledge of all aspects of building construction and operation, including:

- Architectural, plumbing, electrical, fire suppression and HVAC systems;
- Reading and interpreting various specifications and drawings;
- Working knowledge of the National Building Code and the National Fire Code; and
- Familiarity with the Occupational Safety General Regulations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

We will assess all qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

**Equivalency**:
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Related equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:

- Power Engineer 3rd Class certificate and four (4) years of related experience

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia 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. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

**Working Conditions**:
The successful incumbent must be available to respond to emergency calls, at any time, when building systems fail or building security is compromised.

**Additional Information**:
As travel is a component of this position, you must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable motor vehicle.

**What We Offer**:

- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless career paths.

**Pay Grade**: MOS 14

**Salary Range**: $1,956.76 - $2,018.68 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:

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