Facility Maintenance Technician

WORK WITH US

Bridgewater is a thriving town of more than 8,000 people, nestled in the heart of the historical LaHave River Valley. Known as the “Main Street of the South Shore”, Bridgewater offers numerous services and industries to its citizens and the Lunenburg County region. Good planning is essential to the town’s long-term health and sustainability as the community continues to develop and grow. Over the past decade, the Town of Bridgewater has emerged as an international leader in sustainability and energy transition planning and programming.

The Town of Bridgewater is committed to offering equal employment opportunities based on qualifications and performance, and free from discrimination because of age, race or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, family status, gender identity, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code. At the Town of Bridgewater, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Ashley.Chase@mjsb.ca

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working as a part of the Facilities Maintenance team, this position is responsible for a variety of hands-on work including repairs, renovation, construction, and maintenance projects on Town and Public Service Commission facilities and structures. This is a one-year term position.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of experience with construction and maintenance is required.
• Certification in a building-related trade (carpentry, electrical, plumber, etc.) is considered an asset.
• A valid class 5 NS Divers License is required.
• Knowledge of rough and finish carpentry or other related trades.
• Knowledge of cost estimation.
• Knowledge of the Building Code and other similar code and requirements is an asset.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Visit www.bridgewater.ca to view the full job description for this position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Term (1 year), full-time, non-union position
• Salary: $46,289 – 60,176, commensurate with experience. The Town of Bridgewater offers a competitive benefits package and Flexible working options.
• Regular hours – Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (35 hours per week).

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Interested individuals should forward a resume and cover letter. Submission should be sent in confidence to:

Ashley Chase, Human Resources Officer

employment@mjsb.ca

Competition# TOBFACMAIN2024

Deadline to apply: July 31, 2024

While we thank you for your interest, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Town of Bridgewater