Maintenance Person

Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Union Status: IUOE Local 721B

Competition # 22118

Closing Date: Open until filled

About Us

It is an exciting time for the organization and a great opportunity to join us as we work to further meet the housing needs of Nova Scotians. Housing Nova Scotia (HNS) is working to advance the objectives of the National Housing Strategy and has developed a 3-year Action Plan. HNS is the provincial government agency responsible for the administration and delivery of affordable housing solutions for low-to modest income Nova Scotians. Through its five regional Housing Authorities, HNS provides more than 11,500 safe, affordable homes as part of its Public Housing program to more than 17,000 seniors and families. Housing Authorities manage the day-to-day operations of Nova Scotia’s public housing stock.

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 Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority (MRHA).

Primary Accountabilities

• The incumbent is required to carry out assessment and preventative maintenance to all assigned MRHA 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.

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. Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. Checks may include one or more of the following: criminal background checks, driver’s abstract, child abuse registry and confirmation of education credentials.

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 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.

The Housing Authorities 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 midnight on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: Up to $26.71 per hour

Schedule:

• On call

Work Location: One location

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