Maintenance Specialist

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

CSC Maintenance Specialists task include but are not limited to:
• Managing CMMS-driven preventive maintenance program, repairs & maintenance activities, asset registry and inventory
• Producing reports
• Coordinating site maintenance department training
• performing procurement activities
• maintenance project management

Work environment

CSC Atlantic Region is seeking motivated and organized individuals to work in our correctional facilities’ maintenance department(s)

Intent of the process

Current vacancy in Dorchester. Although the immediate intent of this Job Opportunity Advertisement is to staff indeterminately in Dorchester, applicants should be aware that a pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various language requirements listed in the Language Requirements section. In addition, this process may be used for various tenures (acting appointments, assignment, deployment, indeterminate, specified period, secondment), various security requirements and conditions of employment. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of opportunity to apply

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

A secondary school diploma or a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Recent and significant* experience providing facility maintenance services in an institutional setting (example: prison, hospital, school, etc).

Experience contributing to maintenance budgets and plans

Experience providing advice and guidance to management to facilitate planning, managing and leading facilities management projects.

*Recent and significant is defined as 2 years in the last 5 years

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Graduation with a college diploma in engineering technology of another discipline related to the position.
Graduation with a degree in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering

Degree equivalency

Applicable provincial certification required to perform the duties of the position.
A certificate of qualification in a trade associated with facilities maintenance.

Experience interpreting architectural, mechanical and electrical drawings, work orders, specifications and manufacturers data.
Experience developing and implementing preventative maintenance program
Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System
Experience developing requests for project proposals
Experience providing fleet management support services
Experience in use, management, implementation and programming of Building Automation System

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations which impact on facilities maintenance, safety and security activities.
Knowledge of project management in the Government of Canada (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/information-technology-project-management/project-management.html).

Ability to analyze and develop recommendations to resolve issues
Ability to implement and monitor site maintenance programs
Ability to manage prevention & scheduled maintenance plans
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally

Tact
Team player
Attention to detail
Dependability
Initiative

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Willingness and ability to travel to various locations

Willingness to work in a federal correctional setting with occasional proximity of offenders

Must be able to periodically work at heights or in confined space within the provincial and federal Health and Safety regulations

Must have a valid driver license

Conditions of employment

Reliability security clearance

Agreement to undergo and acquire any specific training or certification deemed a bona fide requirement for the position.

Must be able to work and lift tools and equipment at the maximum level prescribed under provincial and federal health and safety regulations.

Must be able to respond to urgencies as required due to facilities operating 24/7.

Willingness to work overtime

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.