Maintenance Worker I

Nova Scotia Health Authority; North Sydney; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Maintenance Worker I for Casual Relief to perform a range of basic maintenance tasks across facilities and grounds at Northside General Hospital. The role involves light repairs, equipment upkeep, and supporting trades as needed, with travel within the zone.

Minimum Grade 12 and basic computer skills are required; prior building maintenance experience is an asset. The position offers casual relief with shifts that may include days, evenings, nights,

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Building maintenance experience is an asset.
• Ability to properly use various manual and powered hand tools required.
• Knowledge of applicable safety codes is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and observation of safe work practices is required.
• Proficiency in the use of computers (e.g. Microsoft Office) required.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Experience driving small equipment (e.g. lawn tractors/mowers, snow blowers, etc.).
• Travel to other sites may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain and service facilities and related equipment.
• Assist with and/or maintain safety codes, standards and procedures.
• Perform unskilled and some semi-skilled tasks (e.g., replacing light bulbs, ceiling tiles, painting, basic repairs).
• Support other maintenance and operations trades as needed.
• Travel within the zone or to other zones as required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Safety practices

Computer literacy

Independent work

Small equipment operation

Travel to other sites

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Maintenance Worker I - Maintenance and Operations

Req ID: 228107
Location: EasternZone,Northside General Hospital
Department: FMS Plant Maintenance ACD NS
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3%) x 4
Union: UNIFOR SupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 30-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Maintenance & Operations Assistant Manager, the Maintenance Worker I performs a variety of technical unskilled tasks and may be required to help with semi-skilled tasks, related to the upkeep of Nova Scotia Health properties (facilities & grounds) and related infrastructure, including but not limited to operating, monitoring, maintenance, and service requirements of all grounds and facility related infrastructure and equipment, aiding other maintenance and operations trades, and other related duties as required. Assists with and/or maintains and follows operational, equipment, tools, & safety codes, standards, and procedures. Duties may include replacing light bulbs, ceiling tiles, small wall repairs, painting, filters, unclogging sinks and toilets, and preventative maintenance on equipment lubrication, condition monitoring, lawn mowing, snow removal, water filter changes, etc. Travel within the zone or other zones as needed.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Building maintenance experience is an asset.
• Ability to properly use various manual and powered hand tools required.
• Knowledge of applicable safety codes is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and observation of safe work practices is required.
• Proficiency in the use of computers (e.g. Microsoft Office) required.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Experience driving small equipment (e.g. lawn tractors/mowers, snow blowers, etc.).
• Travel to other sites may be required

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education,experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Casual relief, no guaranteed hours
• Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$23.39 - $26.58 Hourly

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.