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Posted on October 22, 2024 by Employer details Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency
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Janitor Type of Employment: Casual (2 Positions) Union Status: CUPE Local 4840 Closing Date: November 6, 2024 *About Our Opportunity* Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Janitor is responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in their assigned building(s) under the jurisdiction of the Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA). Furthermore, the Janitor provides a sense of security and offers assistance to the tenants. *Primary Accountabilities* Clean vacant units when requested, including garbage and refuse removal and washing walls. Performs inspections throughout the entire building to determine the cleanliness and security of the building. Maintains cleanliness of front entrances, public areas, and common areas, ensuring that interior and exterior spaces are safe and clean. Clean appliances in laundry rooms, including removing lint from dryers. Clean interior/exterior elevator doors, tracks, and sweep or wash floors of elevators. Prepare garbage and refuse for removal from properties and vacated premises, sweep and wash down stairwells and stair railings, clean appliances, buff and wax all flooring as required and directed, and clean elevators. Keep the janitor room clean and clear of any garbage or fire hazards. Complete work orders and material requisitions as required, and report maintenance requirements and any unusual activity to the Maintenance Supervisor. Carry out other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor. *Qualifications and Experience* Grade 12 or high school equivalent, plus two years? related experience. Ability to community tactfully with candidates, understand and operate cleaning equipment, and proper cleaning chemical handling knowledge. Ability to work independently and corporately with others, and complete daily tasks according to a work schedule. Ability to exercise tact, discretion, sound judgement and initiative when investigating, questioning, and dealing with inquiries, requests and submission that are sensitive and confidential in nature. Perform all tasks in a safe manner in accordance with NSPHA?s safety standards and policies. Assets Possess current Emergency First Aid and WHMIS certifications. Knowledge of occupational health and safety. Competencies required at this level of work are Initiative, Independence, Teamwork, and Communication. 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: TE05 Salary Range: $18.24 - $20.06 Work Week: up to 40 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 Disabiliti- LocationSydney, NS
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$18.24 to $20.06HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Casual employment
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9496955909
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