SRCE-26-550, WEC, Building Technician

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP • Whycocomagh, NS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) is seeking a qualified Building Technician for the Whycocomagh Education Centre. This is a 12-month position with 8-hour workdays. The SRCE is part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, focused on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being, and overall success. The Centre operates 20 schools and pre-primary programs across four counties in northeastern Nova Scotia.

Requirements

• Completion of a recognized community college trades training program, and/or enrollment in a building trade apprenticeship program, or fourth class power engineer certificate
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Building Maintenance or Construction
• Commercial cleaning experience and training
• Previously demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Good technology and organizational skills to ensure accurate records of preventative maintenance work orders, purchase orders, employee time sheets, inventory, snow removal logs, security logs, etc.
• Ability to ensure that all aspects of building maintenance and usage of the school are satisfied and emergencies are dealt with as they arise
• Excellent knowledge of OHS procedures and regulations
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain
• Current WHMIS certification or willing to obtain

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience working in a building maintenance environment
• Preference given for those having experience in supervising facilities staff and/or building trades in a working environment

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service and repair building technical equipment and systems
• Maintain and repair technical equipment and systems, such as alarms, sprinklers, etc.
• Inspect and test operation of equipment and systems in accordance with regulations
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Calibrate components and instruments according to manufacturers' specifications
• Repair and adjust system components, such as sensors, etc.
• Consult manufacturers' manuals to determine tests and maintenance procedures
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance work and complete test and maintenance reports
• Other related duties including additional maintenance, groundskeeping or custodial as required

Benefits

• Salary and Benefits information for this position can be accessed by clicking this link CUPE Local 955 Collective Agreement April 1 2024 to March 31 2026

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree