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Facilities Maintenance Technician - DePaul Hall
@ Shannex
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring a full-time Facilities Maintenance Technician for its new DePaul Hall Enhanced Care community in Bedford, Nova Scotia, ahead of an October 2026 opening. The role covers preventive and general maintenance, repairs, inspections and work orders on facilities, equipment and grounds. The posting states a benefits package including health, dental, RRSP matching or pension, and vacation accrual.
Responsibilities:
- Perform general and preventive maintenance on facilities, equipment and grounds
- Respond to maintenance requests and carry out repairs
- Assemble, move and set up furniture and equipment
- Patch and paint damaged walls
- Document inspections and process work orders in PM Worx
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years construction or building maintenance experience
- Knowledge of WHMIS and occupational health and safety
- Advanced English
- Clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check where applicable
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | WHMIS |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support, Paid training |
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Shannex
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Leading the Way to Better Living
Full company description
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do. Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,879
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,853
- Reported office locations
- 621 Starboard Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 0N5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Shannex Incorporated
- Specialties
- Care at Home
- Retirement Living
- and Nursing Home
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Care at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 234 |
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
In anticipation of opening in October 2026, we are searching for a full-time Facilities Maintenance Technician/Maintenance Worker to join our new DePaul Hall Enhanced Care team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.
Additional benefits include:
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching) or pension plan
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
- Performs general maintenance duties and scheduled preventive maintenance work on physical facilities, equipment and grounds
- Performs general repair work on structures and equipment (responds to maintenance requests)
- Assembles, moves, delivers, sets up and picks up furniture and equipment
- Performs general repair work on structures, patches & paints any damaged walls
- Assists the Plant, Building & Safety Manager in the inspection of buildings, grounds and equipment; carries out preventive maintenance program actions
- Accesses PM Worx program for Preventive Maintenance schedules and to process work orders
- Requests necessary materials, supplies, parts and tools required and maintains control of storage and use
- Performs and documents internal and external inspections and audits
- Accesses PM Worx program for Preventive Maintenance schedules and processes work orders through the same program
- Participates in emergency (disaster) plan and mock disaster exercises
- Works in conjunction with Shannex fire and safety policies to help train staff in fire safety techniques; schedules fire drills and evaluates performance effectiveness
- Takes every precaution that is reasonable in the circumstances to ensure the health and safety of employees, residents and all others in the workplace
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- A High School Diploma or completion of equivalent education
- 1-2 years’ experience in construction or building maintenance
- Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety legislation
- Advanced Proficiency in English required, other languages considered an asset
- Certification in Carpentry, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Plumbing or Electrical trades considered an asset.
- Knowledge of blueprint reading considered an asset
- Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care
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