The Maintenance Technician will provide a range of general maintenance, construction, and repair services throughout NSCAD University buildings. Working with the facilities staff and reporting to the Manager of Facilities, the position assists in performing various maintenance tasks and projects.ResponsibilitiesPerform general interior and exterior maintenance including repairs, painting, minor plumbing, electrical and upgrades.Moving and relocation of office furniture and various inventory items.Delivers heavy or large packages from the Service Center as requested.Assists with monthly safety inspections including emergency lighting, clearing of fire exits, inspecting fire extinguishers. Technician must assume a role as Fire Warden.Ability to perform minor electrical repairs, i.e. re-lamping, ballasts, plug and switches, etc.Maintains and repairs various heating systems.Installs lock sets and cuts keys for the facility.Performs drywall repairs.Performs minor mechanical installations, i.e. window air conditioners, etc.QualificationsCompletion of Grade 12 combined with at least five (5) years of related employment experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience) is required. Ability to lift heavy objects is required. Valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required. Knowledge of provincial safety guidelines is required. Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate with students, staff and faculty is required. A valid drivers license is required. Arrest Training, ladder training, and First Aid Training is preferred.SkillsPainting, Locks, maintenance, Preventive MaintenanceArrayAbout NSCAD UniversityNSCAD University and Halifax are in Mi'kma'ki, on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq Nation. NSCAD University is committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples and with the African Nova Scotian communities that have been enriching this region for 400 years. As a small school with three urban campuses, and programs across a range of fine arts, craft, design, and media arts, NSCAD University is an incubator for talent and an active contributor to the arts scene in Canada's fastest-growing city. Since 1887, NSCAD has been a leader in visual arts education in Canada, with distinguished alumni building careers all over the world. This is an exciting time to join us, as we have recently welcomed a cohort of 10 BIPOC faculty members who bring valuable perspectives, ways of thinking, and lived experience to all of our work, and as we look forward to a consolidated waterfront campus in 2030.Other InformationApplications should be sent via the CareerBeacon website. Applications should include a cover letter and detailed CV.Deadline for applications : The University will begin considering applicants on November 25th, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. We appreciate all applicants, however only those selected to move forward in the competition will be contacted. This position is being advertised internally and externally concurrently. Bargaining unit employees for NSGEU Local 82 are given first consideration. We appreciate all applicants, however only those selected to move forward in the competition will be contacted.