Nor 24184 - Maintenance Person

**Maintenance Person**

**Northern District**

**Location: Antigonish**

**Type of Employment: Full Time, Term over 6 months**

**Union Status: USW Local 3172-09**

**Competition # NOR 24184**

**Closing Date: January 17, 2025**

**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, basic electrical, painting, ventilation, on properties, under the jurisdiction of Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency. The incumbent is also required to carry out preventative maintenance to all assigned NSPHA buildings, appliances, fixtures, utilities, and equipment in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures; assist with maintaining buildings and grounds in clean and proper order; monitoring contractors engaged to carry out maintenance contracts; and providing recommendations regarding the replacement and acquisition of materials and equipment.

**Primary Accountabilities**
- Maintain properties including maintenance and repairs of walks, driveways, parking areas, drainage systems, curbs and gutters, swales, culverts, manholes, and catch basins.
- Repair foundation including crack repairs, parging, flashing, and related mortar installations.
- Install, maintain, and repair finished carpentry components such as door jambs, doors, exterior fascia, soffits, railings, 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 troughs, conductor pipe, and flashing.
- Restore and install finishes such as drywall, including taping and filling, suspended ceilings, ceramic tile, and flooring including tile and sheet vinyl.
- Maintain and repair sanitary drainage and venting systems, domestic hot and cold-water systems, exhaust and air supply systems, heating system components, domestic hot-water heating systems, and plumbing fixtures and trim.
- Monitor, repair, and arrange for service, in accordance with applicable codes and employer’s policy and procedures, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency and exit lighting, lighting and power systems and fixtures, doorbells, and entry intercom systems.
- Prepare and complete documentation such as work orders, vehicle reports, maintenance logs, inspection reports, and inventory records.
- Respond to after-hours maintenance calls while participating on the standby duty roster.
- Other duties as assigned.

**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.
- Knowledge of residential building technology, basic knowledge of the National Building Code and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Possess current Emergency First Aid and WHMIS certifications.
- Ability to operate electrical and mechanical tools and equipment.
- Ability to perform physical tasks using good body mechanics.
- Possess a valid Nova Scotia driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.

**Assets**
- Knowledge of computer systems.
- Knowledge of Yardi.

**Competencies** required at this level of work are Client service skills, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, teamwork skills,

**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: $23.97 to $27.65 hourly**

**Work Week: 35 hours**

: 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 12pm on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Pay: $23.97-$27.65 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Mai