Employment - Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Northside Community Guest Home

Full-Time

Weekdays Weekends Evenings Shift On-Call Holidays

Description

Scope of work:

The role involves maintaining the building, equipment, and grounds, ensuring all systems are in proper working order. Responsible for performing repairs, preventative maintenance, and assisting facility management across various departments. This includes maintaining safety systems, managing outdoor grounds, and addressing equipment issues promptly.

Key Responsibilities:

  •  Maintain building, equipment, and grounds, performing minor repairs and preventative maintenance.
  •  Clean light fixtures, replace bulbs/tubes, and paint interior/exterior surfaces as needed.
  •  Maintain HVAC systems, boilers, pumps, and control panels; monitor and adjust building controls.
  • Maintain outdoor areas, including snow/ice removal, weed control, and debris removal.
  •  Operate and maintain grounds-keeping equipment.
  •  Maintain fire alarms, extinguishers, and other safety systems; ensure entrances and exits remain accessible.
  •  Perform preventative maintenance on alarms and monitor emergency generators.
  •  Troubleshoot and repair plumbing fixtures and perform carpentry tasks.
  •  Assist departments with facility maintenance and coordinate with service providers for major repairs.
  •  Set up rooms for meetings and events, assisting with cleanup afterward.

Qualifications:

  •  Journeyperson certification preferred, but a certificate in a Mechanical trade will be considered.
  •  Knowledge of building maintenance include, but not limited to working within a HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry environment.
  •  Ability to operate hand and power tools, meters, and grounds-keeping equipment.
  •  Strong understanding of safety regulations and use of safety equipment (e.g., steel-toe boots, safety goggles).
  •  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work with trade-related hazards

Hours worked:

Hours may vary depending on the needs of the facility. Working hours will include rotating day shifts and weekends. Snow removal may be required during the evenings and nights.

How To Apply

Northside Community Guest Home will be accepting applications for this opportunity via their Human Resource Information System (HRIS), or other external site. Please follow the link and the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Maintenance Technician | Northside Community Guest Home

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Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (student permit, open work permit holders), unless specific eligibility criteria are noted in the above job posting.

Location Information
Community
North Sydney
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
Northside Community Guest Home
NOC Code
—
Experience Required
Yes
Available Openings
1
Pay Type
Hourly
Pay Period
Bi-Weekly
Remuneration Per Pay Period
Estimated Weekly Hours
40.00
Start Date
July 2nd 2025
End Date
—
Language
English
Language Proficiency Level
Posted on
June 11th 2025
Expires
July 9th 2025