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Journeyman Electrician – Building Maintenance and HVAC
@ Express Employment Professionals
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Journeyman Electrician for building maintenance and HVAC work for an established property management team in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The role covers electrical troubleshooting, HVAC repair, motor and control systems, and preventative maintenance across residential and commercial properties. Full-time permanent, $40.00/hour, Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with an on-call rotation and a company vehicle.
Pay:
$40 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Electrical troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs in residential and commercial buildings
- HVAC maintenance, diagnosis and repair, including pumps and motors
- Motor, generator and sensor control troubleshooting
- Preventative maintenance and building automation monitoring
- Respond to resident maintenance requests in occupied units
Requirements summary:
- Valid Journeyman Electrician certification
- 3 to 5 years of building mechanical and control systems experience
- Strong hands-on HVAC maintenance and repair experience
- Valid driver's licence and acceptable driver's abstract
- Strong communication and customer service skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyman Electrician, Refrigeration ticket |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness, Uniform provided, Home office allowance |
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Express Employment Professionals
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Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.
- LinkedIn followers
- 189,455
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 14,384
- Reported office locations
- 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
- Other recorded names
- Express Employment International Headquarters
- Express Employment International
- Specialties
- professional
- administrative
- commercial
- employment
- jobs
- staffing
- personnel
- career
- hiring
- workforce
- placement
- temporary
- human resources
- skilled trades
- direct hire
- light industrial
- and office services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1983 |
| Specialties | professionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 342 |
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Journeyman Electrician – Building Maintenance & HVAC
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $40.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Experience: 3–5 years (or equivalent) with building mechanical and control systems
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a qualified Journeyman Electrician to join an established property management team in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems across residential and commercial properties.
This opportunity is ideal for an electrician with strong industrial, commercial, or residential experience, particularly in HVAC maintenance and electrical troubleshooting. The candidate should also enjoy working with residents and providing excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs in residential buildings and commercial properties.
- Maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, pumps, and motors.
- Troubleshoot motor controls, generator controls, sensors, and other building mechanical systems.
- Complete preventative maintenance and routine equipment inspections.
- Monitor and maintain building automation and control systems.
- Respond to maintenance requests and resolve issues within occupied residential units.
- Communicate professionally with residents and provide excellent customer service.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow workplace safety procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Journeyman Electrician certification.
- 3–5 years of experience (or equivalent) with building mechanical and control systems.
- Strong hands-on HVAC maintenance and repair experience.
- Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting, motors, motor controls, and mechanical systems.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driver's abstract.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industrial electrical experience preferred; candidates with residential, commercial, or marine/naval backgrounds are also welcome.
- Refrigeration ticket or relevant refrigeration training.
- Previous experience in residential building maintenance or occupied apartment buildings.
- Building Automation Systems (BAS) experience.
- Generator controls and preventative maintenance experience.
Building Automation Systems experience is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates with transferable electrical and mechanical experience will be considered.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is technically skilled, dependable, and comfortable working independently. They should have a customer-focused attitude, as the position involves working directly with residents in occupied apartment buildings and responding to a variety of maintenance requests.
Schedule and Working Conditions
- Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM.
- Participation in a scheduled on-call rotation.
- Travel between properties throughout Halifax, primarily downtown, Clayton Park, and Glen Forest Drive.
- Work may involve occupied residential units, confined spaces, heights, and general building maintenance environments.
- Company vehicle provided for work-related travel.
Compensation and Benefits
Pay Rate: $40.00/hour
- Company vehicle and gas card.
- Company-provided cellphone, tools, and uniforms.
- Annual safety footwear voucher.
- Health and dental benefits starting on Day 1.
- $300 annual health and wellness allowance.
- 18 days of annual vacation, plus 3 additional days related to the on-call rotation.
- On-call compensation.
- Performance-based bonus eligibility.
- 4% matching GRSP.
- Employee and family assistance program.
- Employee discount on eligible Southwest Properties rentals.
- Vacation purchase program after one year, with up to 5 additional days.
- Educational reimbursement for eligible programs.
- Employee referral program, social events, paid volunteer day, and charitable donation matching.
Additional Requirements
- Successful completion of a criminal record check.
- Acceptable driver's abstract.
- Availability to participate in the on-call rotation.
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