Department: Public Works
Location: BRIDGEWATER
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 01-Sep-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

ABOUT US

The Building Services Division of the Department of Public Works is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 2,200 provincial buildings and structures across Nova Scotia. We maintain various buildings including museums, core government buildings, office buildings, correctional centers, and justice centers. Daily, we are responsible for ensuring these buildings are best served, including all matters related to building operations, building systems maintenance, renovations, and new construction.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Using your various skills and expertise, you will complete minor carpentry, mechanical, and electrical repairs and develop solutions to inefficiencies. You will also assist with enhancing and administering a scheduled preventative maintenance program, all the while prioritizing work efficiently to minimize disruption to building tenants. Daily, you ensure all equipment performs and operates properly and provides a safe, secure, effective and efficient work environment.

You will have an opportunity to work on:

• Plumbing infrastructure;
• Mechanical equipment (such as boilers, chillers, pneumatic and electronic controls, diesel/electric generators, cooling towers, sprinkler pumps and air compressors);
• Electrical systems (such as electronic monitoring systems, security systems and computerized fire alarm systems); and
• Automated control systems.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

High School completion plus a Power Engineer 4th Class certificate and five (5) years of related experience in operating and maintaining commercial or institutional buildings is required.

AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

• Familiarity in a computerized environment, including spreadsheet, word processing, and email applications, is essential.
• Experience with a computerized building maintenance management system and familiarity with government procurement policy and tendering procedures are considered an asset.

You demonstrate a sound knowledge of all aspects of building construction and operation, including:

• Architectural, plumbing, electrical, fire suppression and HVAC systems;
• Reading and interpreting various specifications and drawings;

We will assess all qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your role is pivotal in supporting the safety and efficiency of our provincial building infrastructure. Your role involves overseeing the daily operation and maintenance of building infrastructure in various government buildings. This responsibility is crucial to ensuring uninterrupted services provided by our government.
You will need to be familiar with the Occupational Safety General Regulations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Working knowledge of the National Building Code and the National Fire Code will be integral to success in your role as Building Operator.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As the Building Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Using your various skills and expertise to identify potential problems, determine solutions, and physically complete minor carpentry, mechanical, and electrical repairs and develop solutions to inefficiencies.
• Assisting with enhancing and administering a scheduled preventative maintenance program, while prioritizing work efficiently to minimize disruption to building tenants.
• Ensuring all equipment performs and operates properly and provides a safe, secure, effective, and efficient work environment daily.
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with other divisions, project teams, facility clients, other government departments, consultants, and contractors related to expected and unexpected changes in operations.

You will have an opportunity to work on:

• Plumbing infrastructure; (such as heating systems, pumps, condensers, condensate tanks and air separators)
• Mechanical equipment (such as boilers, chillers, air handling equipment, pneumatic and electronic controls, diesel/electric generators, cooling towers, sprinkler pumps and air compressors);
• Electrical systems (such as electronic monitoring systems, security systems and computerized fire alarm systems); and
• Automated systems(Building automation systems).