Maintenance Worker II - Maintenance and Operations

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Maintenance Worker II in the Central Zone. The role involves upkeep of facilities and grounds, with responsibilities spanning mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and fire/safety systems.

Work includes reading blueprints, using the work order system Megamation, and collaborating with a maintenance team. The position requires a 1-year technical trade program, at least three months in two trades, teamwork, and willingness to support

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, analyze, assess, troubleshoot, maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting and fire/safety infrastructure systems.
• Interpret and apply data from blueprints, drawings, reports and specifications; maintain the work order system.

Skills

Team player

Megamation

Computer literacy

French (preferred)

Education

1-year technical trade program

Tools

Megamation

Job description

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Maintenance Worker II - Maintenance and Operations

Req ID: 228586
Location: Central Zone, Victoria Building - QEII
Department: FMS Physical Plant VG
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUSupportPosition
Posting Closing Date: 12-Nov-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 full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

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.

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.