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Maintenance Technician
Cape Breton Island District
Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia
Type of Employment: Part-time, Term (Up to 1 year)
Union Status: CUPE Local 4840
Competition: CB 24143
Closing Date: October 24, 2024
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. Across its districts, NSPHA provides more than 11,200 safe, affordable homes as part of its Housing Services to seniors and families. District offices manage the day-to-day operations of Nova Scotia’s housing stock. Their responsibilities include administering tenant applications and placements, collecting rent, resolving tenant issues, and maintaining and repairing properties.
About Our Opportunity
Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for carrying out those duties normally associated with the trade(s) in which they became qualified under the Apprenticeship and Tradesman’s Qualifications Act of the Province of Nova Scotia. This opportunity is focused on appliance repair.
Primary Accountabilities
•Maintain all building codes, installation requirements and relevant legislation by ensuring all installations, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of appropriate codes.
•Install, repair, and maintain any of the appliances in NSPHA units.
•Service kitchen ranges, cook top stoves, wall ovens, refrigerators, laundry equipment and employer’s maintenance tools and equipment.
•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.
•Service heating systems include low voltage electric heating equipment and control heating system components.
•Prepare and complete documentation such as work orders, vehicle reports, maintenance logs, inspection reports, and inventory records.
Qualifications and Experience
•Certificate of qualification under the Apprenticeship and Tradesman’s Qualifications Act of the Province of Nova Scotia or interprovincial certification (Red Seal Journeyperson certification) plus three years’ experience in building and property maintenance or related field is required.
•Knowledge of residential building technology, basic knowledge of National Building Code and Occupational Health & Safety Act.
•Basic knowledge of desktop applications such as Microsoft Office.
•Detail oriented, accurate, and able to analyze data and trouble shoot as required.
•Must have Fire Alarm troubleshooting experience.
•Communication skills, both verbal and written and interpersonal skills are required in dealing with tenants, staff and contractors.
•Possess a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.
Assets
•First Aid and WHMIS.
•Experience with Yardi Property Management software would be considered an asset.
•Preference will be given to those who have a background in appliance repair.
Competencies required at this level of work are Organizational, Detail Oriented, Problem-Solving, Communication and Teamwork.
If you are a team player, who is passionate about improving the lives of Nova Scotians, you are the candidate we are looking for to join our team. We will assess qualifications using one of more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
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 17
Salary: $25.61 - $30.07 Hourly
Work Week: Part-time
Note: This is not a Civil Service position.
We are committed to employing staff who are representative of the diverse community we serve. If you are a member of one or more of the following designated groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or resume: Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.
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.
Our preferred method of applying is through Career Beacon.
Submissions must be received by 12am on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.61-$30.07 per hour
Work Location: In person