Grounds/Janitorial - CB 23187

Grounds/Janitorial
Cape Breton District
Location: Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
Type of Employment: Full-Time, Term (up to 1 year)
Union Status: UFCW Local 864
Competition # CB 23187
Closing Date: January 24, 2024

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 Property Manager, Grounds/Janitorial is to provide grounds’ care and housekeeping services as assigned while adhering to the standards and practices established by Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency.

Primary Accountabilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in the assigned area(s).
• Keep common areas clean and presentable, this includes but not limited to sweeping walkways, wiping, and vacuuming floors, cleaning common area washrooms and shared facilities.
• Perform winter snow and ice clearance duties such as but not limited to, salting, or shoveling of snow from steps, landings, emergency exits, ramps and walkways as assigned.

• Prepare soil, plants flowerbeds, trees, bushes etc., prunes trees and shrubs, grass cutting, hedge trimming, and other general landscaping duties as required.
• Complete work orders and material requisitions as required.
• Carry out routine cleaning, inspection and servicing of equipment and report defects to supervisor.
• Erect, renew and repair fencing, signage, clothes lines, and poles as required.
• Deliver materials, supplies and appliances to Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency properties.
• Report maintenance requirements and any unusual events to supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 or high school equivalent plus two years’ related experience.
• Ability to understand and operate equipment involved in cleaning and tools related to ground maintenance appropriately and safely.
• Ability to properly handle cleaning chemicals.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety. 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.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as in a team environment.
• Work cooperatively with others and display a positive attitude to further the goals of the organization.
• Possess a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.

Assets

• Possess current Emergency First Aid and WHMIS certifications.

Competencies required at this level of work are Communication, Attention to Detail, Time
Management, Safety, 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: GROUNDS/JANITOR
Salary Range: $19.38 hourly
Work Week: 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 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 11pm 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, Contract

Salary: $19.38 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person