Carpenter Lead Hand â Facilities Management (CUPE Local 4491)
Carpenter Lead Hand â Facilities Management (CUPE Local 4491)
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Date Posted: April 25 2025
Posting Deadline: May 9 2025
Department: Facilities Management
Type of Employment: Permanent Fulltime
Group Affiliation: CUPE Local 4491 $31.94 per hour
At Saint Marys University you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility diversity and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the Universitys success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Carpenter Lead Hand to join our Facilities Management team.
What we offer
As a team member at Saint Marys we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Defined Contribution Pension plan
- Vacation
- Holiday closure
- Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit
Job Information and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Maintenance and Operations Manager the Carpenter Lead Hand will:
- Establish and performs PM routines and performs troubleshooting and repair to buildings windows roofs flooring doors furniture locks signage and other building related items.
- Work closely with any outside agency that is required to perform work on the above noted systems. Uses any such collaboration to enhance knowledge and troubleshooting expertise.
- Assist other maintenance staff in PM troubleshooting and repair of buildings in terms of doors walls flooring roofs furniture signage locks windows etc.
- Establish a good working knowledge of all building carpentry schematics drawings and manuals within the complex.
- Attend training sessions to keep up with technological changes in carpentry locks signage and buildings.
- Act as the lead carpenter tradesperson and oversees scheduled and emergency maintenance work necessary to maintain the buildings. Directs and coordinates the work of a group of Carpenters and Painters.
The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.
Experience and Education Requirements
To be the successful Carpenter Lead Hand you will have:
- Certified Carpenter Tradesperson with two (2) years related experience in construction or maintenance.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner conveying and responding to information.
- Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner following health and safety legislation and all required safe work practices and procedures in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.
- Ability to interact with customers in a positive working relationship.
- Ability to work alone and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Application Details
Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on Apply Now and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
At Saint Marys University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however preference will be given to applicants who selfidentify as Black/African Nova Scotians Indigenous peoples racialized persons/visible minorities persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition at emailprotected.
A little bit about us
Saint Marys University
Saint Marys University is one of Canadas top primarily undergraduate universities known for its international collaborations leadership in entrepreneurship and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts Science Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canadas best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Marys provides our more than 6400 students with a place that fosters possibility excellent research opportunities and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax Nova Scotia on Canadas east coast Saint Marys University is marked by iconic buildings green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Marys University community is committed to a prosperous future for the worlda World without limits.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
