Maintenance Repair Worker Lead Hand

Reporting to the Facilities Manager Maintenance Repair Worker Lead Hand will:

• Oversee and support all maintenance trade employees including inspection duties instructing and leading staff and helping solve issues when needed. The Facilities Manager is available for guidance and advice if necessary.
• Oversee and assist contractors. The MRW Lead Hand will keep the Facilities Manager apprised of any issues hazards risks or opportunities for continuous improvement as necessary.
• Assist with facilities maintenance of a routine nature involving carpentry plumbing and electrical work; interior/exterior building repair.
• Maintenance of heating ventilation refrigeration and boiler systems.
• Assist trades people on some repair and maintenance work maintaining construction materials inventory and estimating costs of jobs.
• Snow removal and grounds work as required.
• Maintain simple records and reports and assign work tickets.
• Coordinate of allied functions within NBCC. Typical examples of this are: coordinating with the Custodian Lead Hand on events such as graduation or preparations for term start up.
• Investigate requests for repair (maintenance) work prior to assignment/acceptance and assigning of work tickets.
• Orientation of the facility with any new maintenance employee.
• Recommend any training needs of staff to the Facilities Manager when needed.

These job duties require making work decisions independently although work usually follows established methods and work schedules. This position will require shift work.

Regular hours of work are based on a 40- hour work week. These job duties represent only the basic duties of the job. Related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as they become necessary to the operation of NBCC. Additional overtime and weekend work may be required.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED with 1-3 years of semi-skilled experience in building electrical and/or mechanical trades; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Some experience in team leadership or overseeing a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physical strength and stamina.
• WHMIS certification and Fall Arrest training to be provided by the employer.

Professional Skills:

• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills analytical ability and innovative thinking.
• Self-motivated service and results oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
• A desire for continuous learning and growth.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Candidates must possess a valid Drivers License as travel will be required.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response the minimum qualifications may be raised.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.

With six Campuses across the province New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) transforms lives and communities across New Brunswick and contributes to the social and economic prosperity of our province.

Why work with NBCC

• You want to make a difference. By working at NBCC you can support students in achieving their educational and career aspirations help meet the needs of employers and contribute to stronger communities across New Brunswick.

• You want to belong to something bigger. NBCC welcomes the individual experiences and perspectives of our learners our staff and our partners. We nurture a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and has opportunities to add value. NBCC is an equal opportunity employer building a dynamic team that is representative of the communities and industries that we serve.

• Were one of the best places to work in Atlantic Canada. For ten years in a row we have been named one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers because of our commitment to families community service and employee engagement. This includes paid time off to volunteer comprehensive benefits packages and professional development opportunities.

• A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees.
• A comprehensive benefits package and salary of $26.10 per hour.
• Become a member of the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• NBCC supports the wellbeing of its employees. We provide free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Volunteer leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs (Employee: Tuition Reimbursement Program AND Family: Tuition Reduction Benefit - Spouse and Children).

This position is a unionized position where the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the CUPE - Operational Services collective agreement for the College.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the wellbeing of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements when feasible to meet the changing needs of the College and its order to ensure our student needs are met flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the Province.

We promote an equal opportunity work environment.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application with a resume online by September 17 2025. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.