Job Description

• Location: CBU
• Competition Number: 66
• Deadline: September 7, 2024 at 11:59 pm

Cape Breton University (CBU) is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join our Facilities Management team. This role is a Full Time Continuing position.The role involves performing maintenance and repairs on electrical systems and components across the campus. Responsibilities include installing and wiring electrical systems for lighting, power, air-conditioning, and refrigeration, as well as installing electronic equipment and signal communication systems. A comprehensive knowledge of the National Building Code and the Canadian Electrical Code is essential.In this role, you will estimate material needs for various jobs, check and replace faulty switches, sockets, and lighting fixtures, and dismantle and repair electrical machinery. You will also install and monitor equipment, troubleshoot electrical issues, and participate in a preventive maintenance program. Additional duties include assisting with campus events by moving equipment and participating in snow clearance activities when required.Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a Journeyman Electrician\'s License, with at least five years of experience in a similar role. A current First Aid, AED, and CPR certification, or a willingness to obtain and maintain certification, is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, good judgment, physical fitness, and a strong safety record.Work conditions involve exposure to various elements and require the use of hand and power tools. Physical activity, including heavy lifting and working in different environments, is a significant aspect of this position.Applications for the successful candidate will include a:

• cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant
• complete resume
• list of at least three references.

Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.The union affiliation for this position is with the Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union, Local 18, MOS.Click to view more information and to apply.Applications must be received by September 7, 2024.Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Cape Breton UniversityHuman Resources Dept.HumanResouces@cbu.ca1250 Grand Lake Road,Sydney, NS B1M 1A2Unama\'ki espi-kina\'matno\'kuom etek Mi\'kma\'ki, wla na no\'kamanaq aq maqamikewminu mena\'qiknmuetuk.Cape Breton University is located in Mi\'kma\'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi\'kmaw People.

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