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2526-263 - Lead Facilities Technician (FS17) - Lunenburg Campus - EN

Nova Scotia Community College

Bridgewater, NS

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2526-263 - Lead Facilities Technician (FS17) - Lunenburg Campus - EN

Nova Scotia Community College

Bridgewater, NS
 
Salary: $53,404.53
 

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will:

  • Perform scheduled, preventive maintenance on any equipment/system not under contract agreement, by inspecting, adjusting, cleaning, and calibrating systems and ensuring equipment is in satisfactory working order.
  • Respond to emergency service calls as directed to keep system downtime to a minimum.
  • Analyze, trouble-shoot, repair, and restore equipment/systems to full operation and recommend revisions when necessary for improved system efficiency. Adjust, calibrate and replace components as necessary including CO2 sensors, temperature sensors and supplied controllers.
  • Perform detailed operational and safety tests with standard, predictive, and high technology test equipment.
  • Perform and/or direct the start-up and check-out of new remotes, I/O equipment, CPUs, and software installation.
  • Determine system efficiencies by being part of or conducting scheduled effective energy audits and equipment/system surveys as assigned.
  • Instruct and/or train staff in systems maintenance and operating procedures for Building Automation Systems.
  • Assign Work Orders when required and act as back-up for the Facilities Manager on occasion.
  • Provide safety related electrical training for facilities staff (i.e. Lock-Out, Tag-Out) as required.
  • Operate building systems including energy management.
  • Use/report current material/inventory in a responsible manner and recommend inventory requirements.
  • Assist and direct contractors and other trades as required.
  • Operate snow removal and grounds keeping tools and equipment as required.
  • Maintain NSCC property and documentation in accordance with established policies. Handle proprietary information in the prescribed manner; adhere to and support Building Control policies and procedures, including all safety requirements.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

  • The minimum educational qualification for this position is interprovincial Journeyperson status in HVAC, Electrical Instrumentation Mechanics, Plumbing or recognized equivalency such as BES Level 2 or Power Engineering. BOMA Energy Training for Building Operations Certification would be considered an asset. Lift Operator Certification would also be considered an asset.

  • Certification in specific building control systems (i.e. Energy Building Integration (EBI) would be considered an asset.

  • Training in Warehousing Fundamentals would be considered an asset.

  • You have a minimum of 4 years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in HVAC control, life safety, or related computer, security, mechanical, or electrical systems.

  • You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Megamation and email.

  • You have demonstrated experience providing maintenance duties.

  • You have demonstrated experience in computerized energy management systems and the ability to use test instruments.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

  • You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.

  • Demonstrate leadership through effective interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to take immediate action through mentoring and coaching.

  • You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond immediate interaction.

  • You are a self-starter with a strong team-oriented work ethic.

  • Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.

  • You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in building and equipment maintenance and operation (e.g. operating boilers, HVAC equipment, inventory control, performing audits, etc.).

  • You are familiar with working within and committed to complying with OHS policies and procedures.

  • You have a proven ability to follow instructions.

  • 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.

Are you interested?

Work With Us

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 David Meister HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

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Operational Support

Lead Facilities Technician (FS17)

Education

Lunenburg Campus

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Department of Facilities and Engineering

Term Full-time Position: Commencing approximately December 8, 2025 and ending approximately December 8, 2027

Application deadline is 11:59PM, OCtober 30, 2025

Competition No. 2526-263

Salary range: $53,404.53 to $57,038.10 annually

About Nova Scotia Community College

Nova Scotia Community College is transforming our province. Through our network of 14 campuses, we provide Nova Scotians with inclusive and flexible access to education and the specialized, industry-driven training essential for today and tomorrow’s workforce.

We believe the future lies in the power of learning, which is why we care about the success of every student – in education, in career and in life. Our vision, mission, promise and values fill us with purpose, guide our work and drive us forward. We realize our vision and mission through our strategic plan, which focuses on the following key areas:

  • Student success
  • Community impact
  • Organizational excellence
  • Academic quality

We demonstrate our commitment to our values with leadership from Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion, our international partnerships and our sustainability practices.

Vision Transforming Nova Scotia one learner at a time.

Mission Building Nova Scotia's economy and quality of life through education and innovation.

Promise To empower those who strive to know more, do more, be more.

Values

  • Accessibility - We commit to opening pathways and providing equitable opportunities for students to engage fully in our programs and services.
  • Diversity - We are intentional in our efforts to build diversity as a core strength. We recognize diversity of knowledge, worldview and experience as an asset and a key driver of success in advancing innovation, creativity and excellence.
  • Employee success - We believe that engaged people make the difference in our environment of continuous learning. Teamwork and creativity are encouraged and innovation is expected to ensure the success of our students and our organization.
  • Inclusion - We are committed to creating a culture of genuine inclusion that is free from discrimination and harassment and where our students, employees and the communities we serve are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. 
  • Innovation - We believe there is always a better way. We find it by inspiring curiosity, openness and creativity in the pursuit of excellence.
  • Public accountability - We work with integrity in every area of the College and believe we must be fundamentally accountable for the public's trust in all that we do.
  • Safety - We're dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of our students and employees. We're committed to working collaboratively to foster a culture of safety and improving safety practices across the organization.
  • Student success - We empower students through applied learning, services and supports to propel them on their way to career success and fulfilment.
  • Sustainability - We commit to the continuous development of the social, economic, cultural and environmental sustainability of the College and our communities.

Jobs at NSCC We value Diversity and Inclusion The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

We offer:

  • Competitive salaries.
  • Comprehensive benefit plan that includes health, dental, vision, paramedical, life insurance and more.
  • Employee and family assistance program (EFAP) and other wellness and mental health supports.
  • A defined pension plan.
  • Option to make RRSP contributions using payroll deduction.
  • Preferred provider discounts such as home and auto as well as discounts as Lawton’s locations.
  • Campuses with athletic facilities, ample parking, daycares, cafeterias and accessible workplaces.
  • A FlexWork Policy offering options depending on your role.
  • Generous vacation entitlements, including paid time off between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
  • Various leaves, including illness or injury, long-term disability, time off for life events such as bereavement, family illness and more.
  • Tuition waiver for eligible employees and immediate family taking NSCC courses.
  • Professional development workshops and other learning opportunities for all employees.
  • Free organizational learning to support and continue to grow your teaching skills: An Adult Education Foundations (certificate) program to hone your teaching and student support skills (required for new Faculty and Professional Support employees). Ongoing workshops and one-on-one support as well as peer collaboration through a Teaching Commons (for Faculty).