Painter Nor 24027

Painter

Northern District

Location: Amherst, NS

Type of Employment: Full Time, Casual (up to 6 months)

Union Status: Excluded

Competition # NOR 24027

Closing Date: March 13, 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 Maintenance Supervisor, the Painter is responsible for carrying out minor drywall, exterior cladding and finish repairs, surface preparation, and application of finishes such as paint, stain, varnish and wallpaper, urethane, shellac, and rust inhibitors, including sanding, cleaning, caulking materials, putty, concrete, wood fillers, patch, fill and prime damage to drywall, plaster, and ceramic surfaces. The incumbent is also responsible for moving and replacing furniture, equipment, photographs, remove all installed electrical plates, light fixtures, finished hardware, etc. prior to paint application and utilize drop cloths and other protective coverings including masking tape to avoid paint splatter.

Primary Accountabilities

• Patch, fill and prime damage to drywall, plaster and ceramic surfaces and re-nail and carry out minor repairs to areas of exterior siding, etc. prior to finishing application.

• Carry out surface preparation and install or remove wall coverings including wallpaper as required.

• Move and replace furniture, equipment, photographs, etc. prior to paint application and utilize drop cloths and other protective coverings including masking tape to avoid paint splatter.

• Remove and reinstall electrical plates, lighting fixtures, finished hardware and mailboxes, etc.

• Apply all finished materials including paint, stain, varnish, urethane, shellac, rust inhibitors, etc.

• Store all volatile painting related materials in a safe manner and in accordance with NSPHA and occupational health and safety procedures and requirements.

• Identify, as requested, causes of paint failure such as blistering, caulking, etc. and recommend remedial action.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent, plus five years’ experience in painting trade.

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety

• Ability to properly handle chemicals and must be physically able to perform work while using good body mechanics.

• Ability to safely operate electrical and mechanical tools and equipment.

• Ability to interact with the public and tenants in an appropriate manner on job sites.

• Possess a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.

Assets

• Competency in Yardi Property Management software.

• Current Emergency First Aid and/or WHMIS certifications.

Competencies required at this level of work are Communication and Interpersonal skills, Teamwork, Organization, Time Management, and Client Service.

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 10

Salary Range: **$20.45 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.

Apply 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, Casual

Salary: $20.45 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• painting: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Amherst, NS (required)

Work Location: In person