CBVRCE CUPE, Building Specialist; Controls Maintenance

CBVRCE 2026 CUPE
0826, Building Specialist (Controls Maintenance)

POSITION:
Building Specialist

WORK TERM:

12 month

RATE OF PAY: $29.88/hr

• Certificate or diploma in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning from a recognized institution.
• Experience operating computerized HVAC controls.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other trades, custodial staff and school administration.
• Nova Scotia Driver's License.
• Completion of WHMIS, First Aid & CPR, or willingness to obtain.

• Perform a broad range of operational building control and maintenance services of the Physical Plant with the School Board in accordance with established practices and standards;
• Act in a leadership role in the installation, maintenance, trouble‑shouting, testing, calibrating, commissioning and repair of plant components, including but not limited to building control systems (BCS), energy management control system, central monitoring stations, control programming, control panels, heat pumps, actuators, pneumatic and DDC sensors, damper and motors, IT cable, pressure reducing valves, supply and exhaust ventilation measurements, compressors, humidification equipment, heating plant alarm systems, pumps, filters, security systems, fire alarm systems along with other HVAC machinery, plant and utility systems;
• Program place, and DDC systems to ensure efficient operation of building systems;
  Assists in the planning and coordination of building or capital improvement projects. Determines material quantities and potential work time for proposed upgrades, installations, repairs and projects to ensure accurate estimating of costs and schedules;
• Provide emergency response and corrective action for urgent building problems;
• Ensure that all work is done according to standard practices, design specifications, and provincial and local building codes;
• Provides technical guidance and advice to skilled trades in operation of building systems;
• Provide response and corrective action for urgent building operational items, indoor air quality, thermal comfort parameters and environmental issues;
• Maintain appropriate records including recording equipment repair history, work orders, daily job card, vehicle records, test reports, and other related data;
• Ensures sufficient material, correct replacement parts and suppliers. Initiates ordering of supplies and replacement parts, including properly stocking vehicle and regularly recording of vehicle inventory;
• Making recommendations and determine quantities and potential work time for proposed upgrades, installations, repairs and projects which assists with proper costing;
• Liaise with other consultants, contractors, inspectors, suppliers, and other departments on maintenance and project work;
• Complete and document work orders prior to submission to manager;
• Provide written reports on any inspections and/or tests and make recommendations to improve performance;
• Perform duties in compliance with school, Operations Department, and Board policies and procedures including occupational health, safety, attendance, work routines, WHMIS, and evacuation plans and the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia.