Maintenance Worker II

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, travel benefits

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Maintenance Worker II to support the upkeep of hospital facilities and grounds. You will assist trades, monitor equipment, follow standards, and maintain the work order system to ensure reliable, safe operations.

The role requires a one-year technical trade program and experience in multiple trades, plus comfort with Megamation and computer systems. Shifts are 2:00pm–10:00pm, part-time (60 hours bi-weekly) at Nova Scotia Hospital.

Qualifications

• One-year technical trade program or equivalent certification required.
• 3 months of experience in at least two recognized trades.
• Ability to work in a team and support multiple sites as needed.
• Familiar with computer work orders and Megamation system.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks across facilities and grounds.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and related systems.
• Follow safety codes, interpret blueprints, and use work order data for tasks.

Skills

Multi-trade experience

Team player

Megamation

Computer literacy

French language (asset)

Education

One-year technical trade program (electrical, plumbing, industrial/mechanical, building systems, carpentry)

4th Class Power Engineer certificate (optional)

Tools

Megamation

Job description

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Maintenance Worker II - Maintenance and Operations

Req ID: 228182
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital
Department: FMS LNDRY & LINEN QE2
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (80%) x 1
Union: NSGEUSupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 30-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Maintenance & Operations Assistant Manager, the Maintenance Worker II performs a variety of semi-skilled, and unskilled tasks related to the upkeep of Nova Scotia Health properties (facilities & grounds) and related infrastructure, including but not limited to the operation, 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. The Maintenance Worker II assists with maintaining and following operational, equipment, tools, & safety codes, standards, and procedures.

The Maintenance Worker II is responsible for and/or assists with, but not limited to, the inspection, analysis, assessment, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, general repairs, painting, fire and safety infrastructure systems. This position also maintains, interprets, and applies data from documentation such as blueprints, drawings, reports, specifications, and standards/codes as required, and maintains the work order system.

About You

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

• A one (1) year program in a technical trade such as electrical, plumbing, industrial/mechanical, building systems tech, carpentry, and may also consider a 4th Class Power Engineer certificate.
• 3 months of experience in at least two recognized trade lines, such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc.
• Able to Support maintenance at other sites as required.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Familiar with computers as well as work order system (Megamation).
• Other related duties as required.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

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

Hours

• Permanent, Part-Time Position; 60 Hours Bi-weekly
• Shifts are 2:00pm to 10:00pm Monday to Thursday

Compensation and Benefits

$26.84 - $27.61 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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.
This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.