Building Operator

Competition # : 42788

Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage

Location: STELLARTON

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: ​15-May-24 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage contributes to building a province which enhances pride in our creative and diverse communities and people, allowing us to embrace our past and influence our future. Our vision is for Nova Scotia to be an acknowledged leader as a place where cultural identity, expression, and economy prosper. A place where all people honour and embrace diversity and heritage.

The Museum of Industry is part of the Nova Scotia Museum. The museum interprets our province’s industrial history through exhibits and programming. The museum property includes a 78,000 square foot main building, as well as a pumphouse and train station.

About Our Opportunity

The Building Operator 3 is responsible for carrying out the daily operation and maintenance of the Museum of Industry. Working directly with colleagues at the Department of Public Works, as well as contractors and vendors, the Building Operator 3 ensures smooth operation of the building and building systems. The Building Operator 3 will perform highly diversified duties to ensure that all mechanical, electrical and architectural systems perform and operate efficiently and properly in order to provide a safe, secure, effective and efficient work environment.

Duties include managing Building Automation Software, completing minor carpentry, mechanical, and electrical repairs. The Building Operator 3 is the primary point of contact for museum staff, with the critical role of understanding their needs; managing key relationships; and keeping colleagues informed about the operations of their building(s), the status of projects, and problem resolution issues.

The Building Technician reports to the Manager, Museum of Industry.

Primary Accountabilities

• Coordinates, supervises, and documents regularly scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance inspections building equipment, including boilers, chillers, air handling units, pumps, exhaust fans; safety equipment such as Fire Alarms, Sprinkler Systems, and Fire Extinguishers and on the building’s electrical systems including, but not limited to access control, security and fire alarm.
• Directs the scheduling, maintenance and management of all heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water, electric and other systems to ensure efficient operation of these systems at all times.
• Identifies potential problems, determines solutions and physically carry out minor carpentry, electrical, and plumbing repairs that do not require a journeyperson. Reports moderate and major building deficiencies to the supervisor. Validates and recommends plant and equipment modifications, upgrades or replacements and determines preliminary cost estimates and priority ratings
• Administers Building Services’ policies and procedures including building rules and regulations, evacuation procedures, fire safety plan, security protocols, signage policy, safe work practices. Ensures that work is performed in compliance with corporate and legislative policies related to environmental, health and safety, fire protections, and any other applicable requirements.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and coordination with other divisions, project teams, departments, consultants and contractors related to expected and unexpected changes in operations. Liaises closely with various levels of government, outside agencies, not-for-profit organizations, associations and the general public to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive concerns.
• Manages secure card access security software systems – managing secure access for government staff to work sensitive areas and servers. Includes comprehensive understanding of all government department staff and their access needs, managing complex software program groups, and responding to security threats (ex: lockdown procedures)
• Performs other duties to support building and museum operations as required.

Qualifications and Experience

Five (5) years related experience and 4th Class Power Engineer (equivalency of experience and a Second Class Refrigeration Certification) is required .

Certification in Facilities Management of Building Sciences such as:

a) Buildings Systems Technician Diploma (HVAC & R);

b) Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA);

c) Building Environment Systems (BES);

d) International Facility Management Association (IFMA);

e) Journeyman in Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical;

f) Construction Safety Supervisor Certification.

• Must have a depth of knowledge related to all aspects of building construction and operation including architectural, plumbing, electrical, fire suppression and HVAC systems.

• Familiarity with the Occupational Safety General Regulations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

• Knowledge of energy optimization theory and re-commissioning practices

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP applications

• Valid motor vehicle license

Experience in serving the public and forklift operation are considered assets

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Must have valid driver’s license.

This position is occasionally labour-intensive requiring physical strength and dexterity. The work involves considerable standing and walking and frequent climbing, lifting, crawling and stooping. Work can involve twisting, pulling, and pushing while in awkward positions. This position is primarily based in a museum setting, but may need to travel to storage locations and work in other buildings as needed.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Mentorship through iNSpire; a new formal, interdepartmental mentorship program that connects employees so they can gain knowledge and experience to support their career development.
• Countless Career Paths for Nova Scotians.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: MOS 13

Salary Range: $1,914.72 - $1,966.54 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to