Janitor Grounds/ Labourer
Northern District
Location: Amherst
Type of Employment: Full-Time, Term Up to 1 year
Union Status: NSGEU Local 26
Competition # NOR 22115
Closing Date: January 2, 2023

About Us

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) is the provincial government agency responsible for the administration and delivery of affordable housing solutions for low-income Nova Scotians.

We contribute to the prosperity of Nova Scotia by helping individuals and families find a home that’s right for them, at a price they can afford, in a healthy and vibrant community that offers the services, support and opportunities they need. We accomplish this by working closely with other levels of government as well as private and community partners.

Across its districts, NSPHA provides more than 11,200 safe, affordable homes as part of its Housing Services to seniors and families. District offices manage the day-to-day operations of Nova Scotia’s housing stock. Their responsibilities include administering tenant applications and placements, collecting rent, resolving tenant issues, and maintaining and repairing properties.

About Our Opportunity

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Client Services and/or the Property Maintenance in Charge, the Janitor is responsible for providing ground care services adhering to the standards and practices established by NSPHA. This includes maintenance of the grounds to provide safe and visually appealing property surroundings. Furthermore, the Janitor is responsible for providing a sense of security and assisting tenants.

Primary Accountabilities

• Perform an inspection throughout the entire building to determine the cleanliness and security of the building.
• Maintain the cleanliness of common areas such as elevators, laundry rooms, public washrooms, lounges, recreation areas, storage rooms, etc.
• Clean vacant units when requested, including garbage and refuse removal and washing walls.
• Prepare garbage and refuse for removal from properties and vacated premises, clean garbage rooms/chutes.
• Complete work orders and material requisitions as required.
• During the course of carrying out duties, provide client service by assessing tenant needs and/or complex deficiencies and report as required to the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 or high school equivalent plus two years’ related experience.
• Ability to understand and operate equipment involved in cleaning while using good body mechanics.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to perform tasks in a safe manner according to the Department of Labour and Advanced Education and NSPHA safety standards and policies.
• Possess interpersonal skills to deal with co-workers, tenants, contractors and vendors, other departments, and the public in a positive, tactful, courteous and cooperative manner.

Assets

• Possess current Emergency First Aid and WHMIS certifications

Competencies required at this level of work are Attention to detail, Communication and Teamwork.

If you are a team player, who is passionate about improving the lives of Nova Scotians, you are the candidate we are looking for to join our team. We will assess qualifications using one of more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.
Checks may include one or more of the following: criminal background checks, driver’s abstract, and confirmation of education credentials.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status, eligibility and union agreement, the NSPHA offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs and flexible working schedules.

Classification: TE 02
Salary Range: $14.37 to $15.87 Hourly
Work Week: 35 hours

Note: This is not a Civil Service position.

We are committed to employing staff who are representative of the diverse community we serve.If you are a member of one or more of the following designated groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or resume: Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.

To Apply

Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying. In the cover letter or resume, please quote the competition number and name.

Our preferred method of applying is through Career Beacon.

Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $14.37-$15.87 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Amherst, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
• janitorial: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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