Maintenance Person

**Maintenance Person**

**Metropolitan District**

**Location: Halifax, NS**

**Type of Employment: Full Time, Term (up to 1 year)**

**Union Status: IUOE Local 721B**

**Competition # MET 24130**

**Closing Date: February 6, 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.

**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 NSPHA.

**Primary Accountabilities**
- Maintain properties under the jurisdiction of the Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency, including maintenance and repairs of walks, driveways and parking areas.
- Carry out assessment and preventative maintenance to all assigned buildings, appliances, fixtures, utilities, and equipment in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain buildings and grounds in clean and proper order.
- Report any safety issues related to contractors engaged to carry out maintenance contracts to the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Maintain and repair all aspects of the building envelope of NSPHA properties.
- 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.
- Recommend the replacement or acquisition of equipment and materials.
- Maintains clients confidentiality.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Grade 12 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.
- Ability to operate electrical tools, mechanical tools and perform physical tasks using good body mechanics.
- Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, sound judgment and initiative when investigating, questioning, and dealing with inquiries, requests, and submissions.
- Possess a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and a good driving record.

**Assets**
- First Aid and WHMIS certifications.
- Knowledge of computer systems.
- Diploma in skilled trade.

**Competencies** required at this level of work are Attention to Details, Teamwork, Interpersonal Skills, Client Orientation and Effective Interactive Communication.

**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: MAINTENANCE**

**Salary: $26.71 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 midnight on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $26.71 per hour

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person