Maintenance Technician

Build Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health, Dental and Life Insurance

Paid Vacation and General IllnessLeave

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employee and Family AssistancePrograms

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Build Nova Scotia is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join a small but mighty team. You will maintain and repair both marine and waterfront property, handling seasonal setups and repairs while offering practical, creative solutions.

The role requires hands-on work in varied weather and across multiple sites around Halifax and nearby communities. This position supports weekend work and potential evenings, with Halifax as the home base and occasional duties at Dartmouth, Bedford, and Peggy's

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Experience in property maintenance, landscaping, lighting, water/waste collection, or related repair work.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather; physically capable of lifting and moving gear and supplies.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair marine and property infrastructure to ensure visitor safety and enjoyment.
• Set up seasonal amenities and support events at Halifax Busker Festival, Evergreen Festivals, and other activities.
• Work seven days a week when needed; weekend and possible evening shifts; locations include Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, and Peggy's Cove.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Technician, the ideal candidate will be an experienced Maintenance Technician that is completely comfortable working on property, or on the water, rain, or shine. You see the big picture but are detailed in all that you do. With a small but mighty maintenance team, that addresses both seasonal and activation needs, the Maintenance Technician must have an ingrained sense of teamwork but must be equally able at working independently. Timely follow-up and reporting of work progress and completion standards will also be core to success.

Qualifications

• Completed High School certificate or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience with hand and power tools.
• Experience in some or all these categories: property maintenance, landscaping, lighting, water and or waste collection, and associated repair work.
• Physical capabilities: kneeling, bending, crouching for extending periods; climbing ladders; walking several kilometres a day; working on or from a boat or floating docks, digging/shovelling; carrying and lifting (gear, supplies, garbage bags, etc.)
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members.
• Good communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Comfort using the Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
• Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.
• A driven and perpetually positive attitude.

The following experience qualifications would be considered significant assets:

• Related post-secondary education.
• Experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or other trades.
• Marine infrastructure construction and repair.
• First Aid and WHMIS training.
• Forklift Operator's License and Fall Arrest training.
• Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
• Radio Operators Certificate (Marine).
• Experience working on high profile properties around large crowds.
• Experience dealing with both internal and public stakeholders.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician is a key contributor for ensuring those who frequent Nova Scotia's most visited destinations have a safe and enjoyable experience by taking a hands-on approach to coming up with practical and creative solutions to a variety of different maintenance challenges. No two days are the same in this role, as responsibilities can include seasonal setup of both marine and property related waterfront amenities, minor construction, renovating and rejuvenating infrastructure, and supporting specific events such as the Halifax Busker or Evergreen Festivals.

As activities run on a seven-day per week basis across many of Build Nova Scotia's properties, the Maintenance Technician must be available to work scheduled weekends and possibly, some evenings. While Halifax will be the home base for work location, you should also be prepared to work on our other properties in Dartmouth, Bedford, and Peggy's Cove.

Pay Grade: NSL-05

Salary Range: $1864.86 - $2119.15 Bi-Weekly

Salary Placement: The placement of a new hire into the salary range is based on an objective salary rating process. This process will assess the knowledge, skills and overall qualifications of a candidate along with internal equity to determine appropriate compensation placement. Each pay grade has established steps, and new hires cannot exceed certain maximums which are outlined in the Compensation Framework. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on these factors.

Benefits:

• Build Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits including:
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and General Illness Leave
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities