Maintenance Worker II - Maintenance and Operations

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

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Maintenance Worker II in Dartmouth (Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital) to perform a range of semi-skilled tasks overseeing facilities and grounds, with emphasis on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and safety systems.

The role reports to the Maintenance & Operations Assistant Manager and requires a 1-year technical trade program or equivalent 4th Class Power Engineer, plus at least three months of cross-trade experience.

Qualifications

• One-year program in a technical trade such as electrical, plumbing, industrial/mechanical, or building systems tech.
• Three months of experience in at least two recognized trade lines.
• Willingness to support maintenance at other sites as required.
• Ability to work in a team environment and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and safety systems.
• Follow codes, standards, and procedures; interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Use work order system to document and track tasks.
• Assist with grounds and facility infrastructure as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Megamation

Multi-trade experience

French asset

Education

1-year technical trade program

4th Class Power Engineer certificate

Tools

Megamation work order system

Job description

Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital

Department: FMS LNDRY & LINEN QE2

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (80%) x 1

Union: NSGEU Support Position

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

• 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.