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Tri-County Regional Centre for Education

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools, composed of 13 Elementary Schools, 6 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and 2 Elementary/High Schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African descent/ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (mm,dd,yyyy): 10/17/2025  at 11:59pm.

Effective Dates (mm,dd,yyyy): 12/01/2026 to  

Position Type: Permanent

Position:        Maintenance Planner (Job # 523, Band 5)

Reports to:    Coordinator of Property Services

Location:       Hebron Operations Centre, Yarmouth NS

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for overall Plant Management planning within SAP and for directing preventative maintenance work orders for various buildings and structures under the jurisdiction of the Tri County Regional Centre for Education.

• A diploma in Business Administration with a concentration in software and information management or equivalent experience in a related field is required;
• Candidates should have three years of experience in building maintenance, preventative maintenance, or a related field;
• Knowledge of building systems and components is necessary;
• Knowledge of SAP plant maintenance is an asset;

• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Proficiency in required computer applications, including preventative maintenance scheduling, work orders, word processing, spreadsheets, and SAP;
• The ability to work effectively in a computerized environment;
• Problem-solving skills;

• Strong interpersonal skills to establish professional working relationship with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures;
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of leadership, management, school staff, colleagues and provincial counterparts;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all issues related to student, families and school;
• Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining open to corrective feedback;
• The desire and ability to engage in continuing education and professional development;

1. Develop, initiate, maintain, and report on preventative maintenance within SAP Plant Maintenance Software

The maintenance schedules and tasks will be based on Provincial Standard Operational Procedures as well as application codes, guidelines, and regulations. Examples include drinking water guidelines, occupational health and safety regulations, and the national fire code.

This work includes developing preventative maintenance plans for each system in each building. This includes, but is not limited to, the following systems:

• Mechanical systems
• Heating systems: boilers, burners, pumps, valves, sensors, oil tanks, etc.
• Ventilation systems: air handling units, exhaust fans, humidifiers, coils, etc.
• Domestic water systems: wells, pumps, treatment systems, and testing
• Sewer systems: sanitary, septic tanks, pumps, and treatment
• Storm systems: manholes, catch basins, and sprinkler systems
• Electrical systems: main power, distribution systems, fire alarm systems, public address systems, telephone and data, and interior and exterior lighting
• Building envelope: roofing, exterior wall systems, doors, and foundations
• Fire safety: egress and exits, fire doors, fire dampers, fire extinguishers, etc.
• Grounds: parking, roadways, playgrounds, sports fields, etc.
• Interior: gym equipment, floors, ceilings, architectural finishes, and door hardware (keying)
• Other related duties as assigned.

2.  Responsible for overall planning within the SAP Plant Maintenance

• Provide reports for operations managerial staff on outstanding notifications and work orders for both preventative and routine maintenance;
• Maintain and update data in SAP;
• Assist managerial staff in scheduling and assigning PM work orders;

3.  Coordinate and communicate with principals/schools and Manager of Trades

• Coordinate on work planning and scheduling dates with knowledge of required trades and equipment to complete tasks;
• Keep principals and schools updated on the status of work;

4.  Train users on SAP Plant Maintenance system and provide status reports

• Train users on the SAP Plant Maintenance system and update them on status reports;
• Provide feedback on the system with recommendations for improvement;

5. Other duties as assigned in relation to the purpose of the role.

TO APPLY:

• Complete the online profile/resume - you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable. In the profile ensure you fill in all areas with a red asterisk * to avoid errors even if it doesn't pertain to your application.
• Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates. 
• Ensure to upload all post secondary education diploma/certificates. 

(Please note: Three (3) references from Immediate Supervisors required - failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application, also you should include email addresses for your references, this will speed up the process, ensure they know to check their junk/spam folders).

Once You've Applied:

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled. Ensure to check your junk/spam folders.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current security checks less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile / resume, otherwise, you will receive instructions once a decision has been made on your application. 

For more information about the TCRCE visit our website at https://www.tcrce.ca/