Maintenance Person

**Maintenance Person**

**Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency**

**Location: Halifax**

**Type of Employment: Permanent, Full Time**

**Union Status: IUOE Local 721B**

**Competition # 22118**

**Closing Date: Open until filled**

**About Us**

**About Our Opportunity**

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Worker 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 (NSPHA).

**Primary Accountabilities**
- The incumbent is required to carry out assessment and preventative maintenance to all assigned NSPHA buildings, appliances, fixtures, utilities, and equipment in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- You will maintain buildings and grounds in clean and proper order.
- You will report any safety issues related to contractors engaged to carry out maintenance contracts to the Maintenance Supervisor.
- You will provide recommendations regarding the replacement and acquisition of materials and equipment.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Grade 12 or equivalent, plus five years of experience in building and property maintenance or a related field is required. Must be able to perform standard tasks in carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, painting and drywall.
- Knowledge of residential building technology, basic knowledge of National Building Code and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Applicants must demonstrate their computer skills and ability or must demonstrate competency in desktop software including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to operate electrical tools, mechanical tools and perform physical tasks using good body mechanics.
- Detail oriented and can analyze data and trouble shoot as required.
- Work cooperatively with others and display a positive attitude to further the goals of the organization.
- Ability to interact with the public and tenants in an appropriate manner on job sites.
- Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, sound judgment and initiative when investigating, questioning, and dealing with inquiries, requests, and submissions; and
- Possess a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and a good driving record.

**Competencies** required at this level of work are Client Orientation, Effective Interactive Communication, Attention to Detail and Outcome Focus.

**Equivalency**:
**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status, eligibility and union agreement, the Nova Scotia Housing Authorities 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.

**Salary: $26.71 hourly**

**Work Week: 35 hours for permanent and temporary positions, Relief Roster positions are on-call basis.**

**Note: These are not Civil Service Positions.**

**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 midnight 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, Casual

**Salary**: Up to $26.71 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location