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2627-193 - Facilities Support Assistant (FS4) - Pictou Campus

Stellarton, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

$41,702–$43,315 / year

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Employment type: Temporary
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Nov 1, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Provide routine and specialized custodial and maintenance services to keep campus facilities safe, hygienic, welcoming, and well maintained. Duties include cleaning, painting, room rental setups, and, as needed, basic landscaping, while following safety procedures and supporting campus operations.

Job details

Discover The Opportunity Stellarton, NS In-person Education and Training Experienced Temporary Competition Number: 2627-193 Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time Off Retirement Plans Pension plan Life Insurance Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Wellness Programs 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 Share What you'll do Responsibilities Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will: 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. What you'll need 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 driver's licence. You have a minimum of one year's 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 environment 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. A Little Bit About Us Nova Scotia Community College We value Diversity and Inclusion The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mi'kmaq, Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application. NSCC is organized into six campus regions and one stand-alone campus. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province. Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning Centre Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning Centre Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning Centre Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS) Sydney Waterfront and eCampus Region: Includes Sydney Waterfront Campus and eCampus Stand-Alone Campus Ivany Campus Are you interested? Work With Us 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 jaclynn.kelly@nscc.ca. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here. Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is required, or the candidate must be willing to obtain one, along with at least one year of full-time-equivalent cleaning experience that includes operating waxing and polishing machines and automatic scrubbers. Candidates should be comfortable with Microsoft Office, email, and Megamation, able to perform physical facility duties, and comply with occupational health and safety and PPE requirements; a driver's licence, first aid, CPR, WHMIS training, and related maintenance or landscaping experience are assets.