Maintenance Person

**Maintenance Person**
**Western District**
**Location: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia**
**Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time**
**Union Status: NSGEU, Local 25**
**Competition # WES 23143**
**Closing Date: Open Until Filled**

**About Us**

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) is the provincial government agency responsible for the administration and delivery of affordable housing solutions for low-income
Nova Scotians.

We contribute to the prosperity of Nova Scotia by helping individuals and families find a home that’s right for them, at a price they can afford, in a healthy and vibrant community that offers the services, support and opportunities they need. We accomplish this by working closely with other levels of government as well as private and community partners.

**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.

**Primary Accountabilities**
- 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.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- 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.

**Equivalency**

**Benefits**

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: $23.17 to $26.73 Hourly**
**Work Week: 35 Hours**

**Note: This is not a Civil Service position.**

**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.**
- Submissions must be received by 11pm on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $23.17-$26.73 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- building and property maintenance: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Nova Scotia Drivers' License (preferred)

Work Location: In person