Maintenance Worker II - Maintenance and Operations

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Maintenance Worker II to assist with maintenance tasks at NSH properties. This casual role requires candidates to have completed part of a skilled trades program and be working towards certification. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining facility infrastructure, ensuring adherence to safety codes, and supporting maintenance efforts across various sites. The compensation ranges from $26.84 to $27.61 per hour.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the educational portion of a recognized skilled trades program.
• Must be working towards certification in a skilled trade.
• Ability to support maintenance at other sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks related to upkeep of properties.
• Assist with corrective and preventative maintenance of various systems.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain facility-related infrastructure and equipment.

Skills

Building maintenance experience

Ability to operate machinery

Knowledge of safe work practices

Time management in conflicting priorities

Education

Completion of a skilled trades program

Certification in a skilled trade (in progress)

Job description

Req ID: 213853 | Location: Eastern Zone, Guysborough Memorial Hospital | Department: FMS Plant Maintenance GMH | Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3%) | Posting Closing Date: 23-Dec-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with specialized services offered throughout Atlantic Canada. Our passionate team provides high-quality inpatient and outpatient services across the province.

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 NSH properties (facilities & grounds) and related infrastructure, including operation, monitoring, maintenance, and service requirements of all grounds and facility related infrastructure and related equipment, assisting other maintenance and operations trades and other related duties as required.

About the Role

The Maintenance Worker II assists with maintaining and following operational, equipment, tools, and safety codes, standards, and procedures. Duties may include corrective maintenance on fuses, belts, door hardware, ice machines, drains, vents, and preventative maintenance on BAS operation, fire equipment inspections and annual scheduling, unregistered boiler oil filters, HVAC filters, water softener systems, etc. Travel within the zone or other zones may be required.

About You

• Successful completion of the educational portion of a recognized skilled trades program such as electrical, plumbing, industrial/mechanical, carpentry, or 4th class power engineer.
• Must be working towards certification in a skilled trade.
• Able to support maintenance at other sites as required.
• Building maintenance experience is an asset.
• Ability to operate various motor vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment related to the work environment.
• Ability to work in an environment with conflicting priorities, demanding deadlines and time pressures.
• Demonstrated knowledge and observation of safe work practices is required.
• Other related duties as required.

Hours

• Casual

Compensation and Benefits

$26.84 - $27.61 Hourly

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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.