Carpentry & Maintenance Technician - Full-Time, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency; Canso; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $25.61 - $30.09 hourly

35-hour work week

Job summary

The Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Carpenter for the Northern District. Based in Guysborough/Canso, the role covers carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, painting and ventilation under the Agency's auspices.

This full-time, permanent position requires a trade certification (Red Seal Journeyperson or provincial) and at least three years in building and property maintenance, plus a valid driver's license for regular Northern District travel.

Qualifications

• Trade certification with 3 years of building/property maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures, codes and safety regulations.
• Verbal and written communication with tenants, staff and contractors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance on buildings, systems and equipment.
• Prepare work orders, vehicle reports and maintenance logs.
• Monitor contractors engaged for maintenance contracts.
• Recommend materials and equipment replacements.
• Install, repair and maintain building systems and plumbing and carpentry elements.
• Inspect and repair water treatment, piping, fixtures and finish carpentry components.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Maintenance experience

Education

Red Seal Journeyperson certification or provincial certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Carpenter for the Northern District. Based in Guysborough/Canso, the role covers carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, painting and ventilation under the Agency's auspices.

This full-time, permanent position requires a trade certification (Red Seal Journeyperson or provincial) and at least three years in building and property maintenance, plus a valid driver's license for regular Northern District travel.