Plumber - Maintenance Technician
Northern District
Location: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Type of Employment: Full Time, Term (up to 1 year)
Union Status: USW Local 3172-09
Competition # NOR 24160
Closing Date: November 11, 2024
About Us
Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) is the provincial government agency responsible for the administration and delivery of affordable housing solutions for low-income Nova Scotians.
We contribute to the prosperity of Nova Scotia by helping individuals and families find a home that’s right for them, at a price they can afford, in a healthy and vibrant community that offers the services, support, and opportunities they need. We accomplish this by working closely with other levels of government as well as private and community partners.
Across its districts, NSPHA provides more than 11,200 safe, affordable homes as part of its Housing Services to seniors and families. District offices manage the day-to-day operations of Nova Scotia’s housing stock. Their responsibilities include administering tenant applications and placements, collecting rent, resolving tenant issues, and maintaining and repairing properties.
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician (Plumber) is responsible for carrying out those duties normally associated with the trade(s) in which they have become qualified under the Apprenticeship and Tradesman’s Qualifications Act of the Province of Nova Scotia (inter-provincial certifications), including but not limited to installing, repairing and maintaining pipes, fixtures and other plumbing service systems in buildings within the Northern District portfolio. The incumbent may also be responsible for maintenance duties which includes carrying out material and equipment installations, renovations, repairs and servicing in the following areas — plumbing, heating, electrical, painting, ventilation, carpentry, landscaping and grounds-keeping on property, under the jurisdiction of the NSPHA.
Primary Accountabilities
• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems and components, which could include water treatment equipment, piping, controls, underground storm sanitary and water piping systems, sinks, tubes, toilets, water heaters and/or conditioners, plumbing fixtures,
appliances, trim, and assembling/installation of valves and fittings.
•Carry out preventative maintenance to all buildings, appliances, fixtures, utilities and equipment in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
• Prepare and complete documentation such as work orders, vehicle reports, maintenance logs, inspection reports, and inventory records.
• Provide recommendations regarding the replacement and acquisition of materials and equipment.
• Monitor contractors engaged to carry out maintenance contracts.
• Maintain buildings and grounds in clean and proper order.
• Other assigned duties.
Qualifications and Experience
• Certificate of qualification under the Apprenticeship and Tradesman’s Qualifications Act of the Province of Nova Scotia or interprovincial certification (Red Seal Journeyperson certification), plus three years of experience in building and property maintenance.
• Must have strong math skills with knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, physics, and shop.
• Knowledge of planned maintenance procedures as well as an awareness of building codes, municipal by laws, Provincial Acts and Regulations such as Workers’ Compensation Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and appropriate fire regulations.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written and interpersonal skills are required in dealing with tenants, staff, and contractors.
• Possess competencies in computer applications such as Microsoft Office.
Assets
• Emergency First Aid and WHMIS certifications.
Competencies required at this level of work are Client Service, Teamwork, Initiative, and Interpersonal skills.
If you are a team player, who is passionate about improving the lives of Nova Scotians, you are the candidate we are looking for to join our team. We will assess qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. Checks may include one or more of the following: criminal background checks, driver’s abstract, and confirmation of education credentials.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status, eligibility, and union agreement, the NSPHA offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation, and Employee and Family Assistance Programs and flexible working schedules.
Classification: TE 17
Salary Range: $25.61 Hourly
Work Week: 35 hours
Note: This is not a Civil Service position.
We are committed to employing staff who are representative of the diverse community we serve. If you are a member of one or more of the following designated groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or resume: Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.
To Apply
Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying. In the cover letter or resume, please quote the competition number and name.
Apply through Career Beacon: https://jobs.careerbeacon.com/apply/2120559?utm_source=sharepage-jobboards&utm_campaign=refer&utm_medium=in-app
Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.