2627-217- Facilities Support Assistant (FS4) - Shelburne Campus

Nova Scotia Community College; Churchover; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Community College’s Shelburne Campus is seeking an Operational Support/Facilities Support Assistant (FS4) to join the Department of Facilities and Engineering. This continuing full-time position commences around November 16, 2026.

The successful candidate will perform cleaning, maintenance, painting, and room rental setups to keep the campus safe and welcoming. A high school diploma or GED is required, with custodial experience and familiarity with MS Office and Megamation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or willingness to obtain. Training in WHMIS and OHS regulations would be asset.
• 1+ year experience as a cleaner, including operation of waxing/polishing machines and automatic scrubbers. Custodial/maintenance experience in post-secondary or commercial setting is an asset.
• Experience in trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical) would be asset.
• Familiar with MS Office, email and Megamation.
• Experience with preventive and scheduled maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special cleaning duties to keep the campus safe and hygienic.
• Perform routine painting duties and room rental setups; hours vary; shift work and on-call duties as required.

Skills

Equity & inclusion

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

OHS compliance

Following instructions

Coordination skills

Life-long learning

Community involvement

Physical duties

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Megamation

Job description

Operational Support

Facilities Support Assistant (FS4)

Education

Shelburne Campus

Shelburne, Nova Scotia

Department of Facilities and Engineering

Continuing Full Time Position:

Commencing approximately November 16, 2026

Application deadline

is 11:59pm, November 10, 2026

Competition No.

2425-217

Salary range

$41,702.30 to $43,315.12 annually

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED) or willingness to attain a high school diploma or GED prior to obtaining Regular status. Training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations would be considered an asset, as would Standard First Aid and CPR and possession of a valid NS driver's license.

• You have a minimum of one-year experience as a cleaner (including the operation of waxing and polishing machines and automatic scrubbers). Custodial and/or maintenance experience in a post-secondary or commercial setting would be considered an asset.

• Occupational experience that includes working in one or more of the trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical) would be considered an asset.

• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail and Megamation.

• You have demonstrated experience providing general, preventative, and scheduled maintenance duties.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism.

• You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are able to interact effectively with a diversity of people.

• You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.

• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.

• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in operating auto scrubbers, carpet extraction equipment, and other custodial related equipment.

• You are familiar working within and committed to complying with OHS policies and procedures.

• You have a proven ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating services, work, events, logistics.

• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence.

• You are dedicated to life-long learning.

• You show a strong commitment to community involvement.

• You are able to perform all physical duties of the job as required for the operation and maintenance of the facilities and operation of small hand tools and shop equipment.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will:

• Perform a full range of routine and special cleaning duties associated with keeping the Campus in a safe and hygienic condition.
• Perform routine painting duties and room rental setups. The hours of work will vary as required. Shift work and on-call duties as required.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodation, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact David Meister, HR Talent Consultant ([e-mail]). Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.