General Maintenance Worker – Maintenance and Operations

Job title: General Maintenance Worker – Maintenance and Operations

Job description: Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 118561
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance – QEII
Company: NSHA
Department: FMS Maintenance Facilities HI
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Support NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 23-Dec-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Assistant Manager or designate, the Maintenance Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks relating to various specialty trades that include, but are not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical. In addition to carrying out general maintenance duties on a rotating shift basis within various Nova Scotia Health Authority facilities as directed by site supervisor, the Maintenance Worker will be required to perform building quality assurance rounds, as well as tasks in the areas of construction, installation, inspection of structure, and mechanical and equipment troubleshooting and repair. The Maintenance Worker will be required to abide by the NSHA policies and procedures, and is required to maintain record keeping in relation to maintenance duties including work orders, material requisitions, and inspection forms etc.

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• Certificate from a one-year community college technical trade training in one of the following disciplines: electrical, plumbing, welding, refrigeration, or carpentry, OR two years related maintenance experience in a commercial or industrial setting performing semi-skilled trade work.
• Travel to other sites is required. Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• Fourth Class Power Engineering ticket is an asset.
• Knowledge of required tools, equipment, and materials, and ability to use them effectively.
• Capable and willing to learn new skills and to participate in on-the-job training in order to work on specialized equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, customers and staff of other shops/departments.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours of Work

Permanent Full-Time position, 75 hours bi-weekly.

Salary Information

$22.8379 – $23.3708 hourly.
NSH offers an attractive employee benefits package that may include some of the below depending on the position:
– Health insurance for NSH employees and their dependents.
– Paid time off from work, e.g. paid holidays, paid vacation days, paid sick days, paid personal
days, bereavement leave etc.
– Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
– Dental, visual and life insurance.
– Competitive Pension Plan.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Support bargaining unit – NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

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