Building Services Assistant; FS- Ivany Campus

Operational Support Building Services Assistant (FS9) Education Ivany Campus

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Continuing Full Time Position
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Commencing approximately August 12, 2025

Final date to receive applications is 11:59PM, July 16, 2026

Competition No
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Salary range
: $46,369.64 to $48,647.10 annually

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED) or willingness to attain a high school diploma or GED within the probationary period. Training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations would be considered an asset, as would Standard first aid and CPR. Possession of a valid NS Driver's License would also be considered an asset.
• Building Environment Systems (BES) Level 1 would be considered an asset.
• You have a minimum of two years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in a building maintenance related field or two years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related experience in one or more of the general building trades.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail Experience in Megamation, Adobe PDF software, and Building Automation software is considered an asset.
• Occupational experience that includes commercial building maintenance or property management would be considered an asset.
• You have demonstrated experience providing general maintenance duties including conducting mechanical and operational inspections and providing routine scheduled maintenance to mechanical and life-safety systems. This position will also assist service contractors and trades people in completing assigned tasks.

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism.
• You possess excellent interpersonal, and communication skills and are able to interact effectively with a diversity of people.
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.t
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in one or more of the following areas: operating carpentry equipment, snow removal equipment, inventory control, performing audits, etc.)
• You are familiar working within and committed to complying with OHS policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of general building maintenance related to the mechanical aspects of all equipment in a public facility (i.e. HVAC, sprinkler, air conditioning, boilers and swimming pools).
• You have a proven ability to follow instructions.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating services, work orders, and cleaning service, when required)
• You possess a trade, or you possess experience providing assistance to a trade, specifically in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and/or controls.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence.
• You are dedicated to life-long learning.
• You show a strong commitment to community involvement.
• You are able to perform all physical duties of the job as required for the operation and maintenance of the facilities and operation of small hand tools and shop equipment.

This position is located in the Northern Region at Truro Campus. As the Building Services Assistant you will:

• Provide general building maintenance services and may assist in the delivery of custodial-related duties throughout the campus.
• Provide routine information and answer inquiries. Your work will be performed according to established NSCC standards and guidelines.
• Hours of work are thirty-five (35) hours per week. Shift work and on-call duties may be required.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at  Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here:

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.