Maintenance Assistant – Facilities Management

Date Posted: November 20, 2025

Posting Deadline: December 4, 2025

Department: Facilities Management

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-time

Group Affiliation: Bargaining Unit 179, ($23.21/hr)

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Maintenance Assistant to join our Facilities Management team.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined Contribution Pension plan
• Vacation
• Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager, Maintenance and Operations, the Maintenance Assistant will:

• Provide general maintenance service and make minor repairs and installations to buildings.
• Provide maintenance assistance to the trades and Facilities Management staff, as required.
• Operate university vehicles, as required.
• Provide general upkeep of university grounds, which shall include, grounds work, grounds clean-up, vegetation control and/or snow removal and salting.
• Assist tradesperson as required.
• Perform snow removal and ice control and maintain log.
• Attend training sessions to keep up with technological changes in building and safety related issues.

The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Maintenance Assistant you will have:

• Technical certification or trades school certificate plus one-year experience in a building maintenance related environment.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work shift work and be available for call-in as required.
• Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner, following health and safety legislation and all required safe work practices and procedures, in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner conveying and responding to information.
• Ability to interact with customers in a positive working relationship.
• Ability to work alone and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take initiative in completing tasks with minimal instruction.

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on "Apply Now" and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].

Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primarily undergraduate universities known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our more than 6,400 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a World without limits.

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