Maintenance Assistant – Facilities Management (Casual Position)

Saint Mary’s University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, NS is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join the Facilities Management team. The role involves basic repairs, grounds upkeep, and supporting trades, with vehicle operation and snow removal as needed.

The successful candidate will have a technical certificate and about one year in building maintenance, plus strong teamwork, safety awareness, and customer-service skills. This casual position offers local responsibilities at the university.

Qualifications

• Technical certification or trades school certificate.
• One-year experience in a building maintenance related environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work shift work and be available for call-in as required.
• Ability to perform duties safely following health and safety practices.
• Strong communication and positive customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Provides general maintenance service and minor repairs to buildings and furniture.
• Works with trades and Facilities Management staff as required.
• Operates university vehicles as needed.
• Maintains university grounds and vegetation control.
• Assists with keys/locks and snow removal, logs activities.
• Attends training on building and safety changes.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Education

Trade certificate

Job description

Date Posted: August 28th, 2026

Posting Deadline: September 11th, 2026

Department: Facilities Management

Type of Employment: Casual

Rate of Pay: $23.21 per hour + 4% in lieu of vacation

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Maintenance Assistant to join our Facilities Management team.

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager, Maintenance and Operations, the Maintenance Assistant will:

• Provides general maintenance service and make minor repairs and installations to buildings and furniture, door repairs, toilets operational, light bulb/tube replacement, wall repairs, painting, window screens, and appliance repair.
• Provides maintenance assistance to the trades and Facilities Management staff, as required.
• Operate university vehicles, as required.
• Provides general upkeep of university grounds, which shall include, grounds work, grounds cleanup, and vegetation control.
• Assists tradesperson with keys and locks.
• Performs snow removal and ice control and maintains log.
• Attends training sessions to keep up with technological changes in building and safety related issues.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Maintenance Assistant you will have:

• Technical certification or trades school certificate.
• One-year experience in a building maintenance related environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work shift work and be available for call-in as required.
• Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner, following health and safety legislation and all required safe work practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner conveying and responding to information.
• Ability to interact with customers in a positive working relationship.
• Ability to work alone and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take initiative in completing tasks with minimal instruction.

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].