Journeyman Electrician

Southwest Properties; Halifax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Safety footwear vouchers

Company provided tools

Bonus eligibility

Health & dental benefits

Employee assistance program

GRSP matching

Wellness incentive

Educational reimbursement

Employee discount lease

Referral programs

Social events

Charitable donation matching

Paid volunteer day

2 personal days

Vacation purchase

Job summary

Southwest Properties in Halifax, NS is seeking an experienced Electrician to oversee electrical repairs in residential buildings and resident units, and to troubleshoot building systems including HVAC, pumps and BAS equipment.

You will report to the Senior HVAC Technician and work Monday to Friday 7:30am-4:00pm, with on-call rotation and compensation. The role emphasizes safety, proactive maintenance, and keeping tenants comfortable while maintaining detailed maintenance logs.

Qualifications

• Must be a Journeyman Electrician with relevant province certification.
• 3–5 years of experience with building mechanical and control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills in electrical and HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor electrical repairs in residential buildings and resident units.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, pumps, motors, ventilation, valves, sensors, and BAS equipment.
• Report to the Senior HVAC Technician and coordinate with building operations.
• Assist with preventative maintenance across current and future properties.
• Maintain operation of mechanical and building systems to optimize efficiency.
• Log maintenance activities and inventory, and respond to tenant requests professionally.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

Building Mechanical & Control Systems

Education

Journeyman Electrician certification

Tools

Building Automation Systems

HVAC systems knowledge

Job description

Join Us in Creating the Best Places to Live, Shop, Work & Play

As an Electrician, you will become highly skilled in overseeing Southwest Properties' Building Systems.

We believe in going beyond the necessary to create inspiring environments. To us, a building is so much more than just a collection of walls under a single roof. At Southwest, we believe an innovative, exceptional, thoughtfully designed building can inspire great things to happen inside and around it.

Here's a Few Reasons Why We Love Where We Work

• Company Vehicle Provided
• Safety Footwear Vouchers
• Company Provided Tools
• Performance Based Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive, Customizable Options for Health & Dental Benefits (Single/Family Plan Options)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• 4% Matching GRSP Program
• Annual Health & Wellness Incentive
• Educational Reimbursement for Eligible Employees/Programs
• Employee Discount Program - 10% off Southwest Properties Lease
• Resident & Employee Referral Programs
• Social Events
• Charitable Donation Matching Program
• 1 Paid Volunteer Day for an Organization of your Choice
• 2 Personal Days Annually
• Vacation Purchase Program Options for Eligible Employees

What Your Day Will Look Like

As an Electrician, you will be responsible for completing major and minor electrical repairs in residential buildings and resident units. You will also troubleshoot and repair all building systems [HVAC, pumps, motors, ventilation systems, automatic valves, sensors, and Building Automation Systems equipment]. You will report directly to the Senior HVAC Technician.

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm.

On-Call: Scheduled on the on-call rotation list. You will receive minimum 4-hours compensation for each week you are on the on-call schedule. In addition to this, for each call-out that occurs where you must attend a job site, you will receive minimum 4-hours compensation at your regular rate. For every on-call hour, you will earn paid vacation at a rate of 4%. You will also receive 3 additional vacation days annually.

Work Location: Southwest Properties portfolio as required (Halifax, NS). Company vehicle provided.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Complete major and minor electrical repairs in residential buildings and resident units.
  • Plugs, switches, & plates.
  • Lighting.
  • Ceiling fans.
  • Smoke detectors.
• Assist with the design, preparation and implementation of a preventative maintenance program for all current and future residential properties.
• Ensure proper operation of mechanical and building systems to optimize efficiency without compromising residential comfort.
• Ensure that preventative maintenance and inspections of mechanical equipment and building systems are being performed and documented where required.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs to the buildings heating and cooling systems.
• Ensure tenants heating and cooling needs are being met. Professionally respond to tenant requests, complaints, and feedback.
• Troubleshoot and repair all building systems - preventative maintenance and unscheduled maintenance on HVAC, mechanical and building systems.
  • Systems include HVAC - pumps, motors, ventilation systems, automatic valves, sensors and Building Automation Systems equipment.
• Effectively respond to all alarm conditions, troubleshooting issues where required.
• Perform water treatment on chilled water and hydronic hot water systems.
• Change HVAC filters as required.
• Complete monthly tests: hydronic water, boiler safety, control circuit, generator testing etc.
• Ensure all belts and filters are routinely checked and replaced as required.
• Inspect, test, and calibrate carbon monoxide sensors and associated damper and exhaust fans.
• Monitor and test fire alarm panels and take offline when maintenance needs are required.
• Repair and replace buildings' occupancy sensors.
• Monitor and adjust building automation controls where necessary.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of HVAC supplies and replacement parts.
• Stay informed about new mechanical technologies and products.
• Analyze payback opportunities and make recommendations for implementation.
• Follow good housekeeping procedures and maintain a tidy, clean and safe work area.
• Ensure that required documentation is completed correctly and on time including maintenance logs, equipment monitoring, operational forms, work orders and inventory counts.

Your Environment

You will be required to adjust to many different working conditions, including: standing for long periods, heavy lifting, confined spaces, heights, loud noises, and repetitive movements.

What Will Help You Succeed

Our ideal candidate has 3-5 years experience (or equivalent) with Building Mechanical and Control Systems, and must be a Journeyman Electrician. You don’t require all the listed qualifications to add incredible value to our team. If you feel energized thinking about what you could accomplish at Southwest, we would love to hear from you.

• Exceptional customer service.
• Ability to quickly and effectively troubleshoot mechanical problems, recommend & implement solutions.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of quality.

Position requires: Criminal Records Check Completion, Drivers Abstract, Valid Drivers License.

People are at the Heart of Everything We Do

Southwest Properties is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team, who values your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Thank you for your interest in Southwest Properties. Those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

We are a team of individuals who get joy from bringing joy to others.