Operational Support

Facilities Support Assistant (FS4)

Pictou Campus

Stellarton, Nova Scotia

Department of Facilities and Engineering

Term Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately November 23, 2026 and ending approximately March 30, 2028

Application deadline is 11:59PM, October 15, 2026

Competition No. 2627-193

Salary range: $41,702.30 to $43,315.12 annually

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience

• 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. Training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations would be considered an asset, as would Standard First Aid and CPR and possession of a valid NS drivers licence.
• You have a minimum of one years experience (full-time equivalent) as a cleaner (including the operation of waxing and polishing machines and automatic scrubbers).
• Custodial and/or maintenance experience in a post-secondary or commercial setting would be considered an asset.
• Occupational experience that includes working in one or more of the trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical) would be considered an asset.
• Experience with basic landscaping duties and the equipment to perform them, such as a ride on mower, whipper snipper, and lawn mowers would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail and Megamation.
• You have demonstrated experience providing general, preventative, and scheduled maintenance duties.
• Required to use and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE),
  
  
  
  which may include completing respirator fit testing and wearing a respirator as required.
• Ability to safely use ladders less than 10 feet in height, as required.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• 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 setting
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill operating auto scrubbers, carpet extraction equipment, and other custodial related equipment.
• You are familiar with working within and committed to complying with OHS policies and procedures
• You have a proven ability to follow instructions
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating services, work, events,
  
  
  
  logistics.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and timely maintenance and custodial service that promotes commitment to the care and preservation of Campus facilities, a safe work environment and effective risk management in order to create and maintain a welcoming environment reflecting standards of excellence in support of NSCC programs.
• With an emphasis on energy and sustainability, perform a full range of routine and special cleaning duties associated with keeping the Campus in a safe and hygienic condition.
• Perform routine painting duties and room rental setups.
• You may also be required to perform basic landscaping duties with a ride on mower, whipper snipper, and/or lawn mower.
• Hours of work may vary. Shift work and on-call duties as required.

Please note that you will be required to wear a supplied uniform.

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 & Talent Consultant at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.