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Janitor Met 23106 - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Janitor

Metropolitan District

Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment:
Full Time, Permanent

Union Status:
IUOE Local 721B

Competition # MET 23106

Closing Date:
July 27, 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.

About Our Opportunity

Under the direction of the Property Manager, the Janitor is responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in his/her assigned building(s).

Furthermore, the Janitor provides a sense of security.

Primary Accountabilities

Review security report at the beginning of shift and take appropriate action including following cleaning standards and/or forward reports to the appropriate staff.
Perform inspections throughout the building to determine the cleanliness and security.
Ensure that the front entrance and public areas related to the interior and exterior are safe and clean.
Maintain the cleanliness of common areas such as elevators, laundry rooms, public washrooms, lounges, recreation areas and storage rooms, etc. according to established service standards.
Carry out routine cleaning, and inspection of janitorial equipment and report defects to Property Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

Grade 12 or high school equivalent plus two years' related experience.
Ability to read and understand work orders, safety documents, WHMIS materials, guidelines, and service standards.
Ability to convey written messages such as daily logs and maintenance recommendations.
Ability to understand and operate equipment involved in cleaning while using good body mechanics.
Ability to properly handle cleaning chemicals.

Assets

Possess current Emergency First Aid and WHMIS certifications.
Knowledge of occupational health and safety.

Competencies required at this level of work are Communication & Interpersonal skills, Time management & Organization, Client Orientation, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Equivalency
Checks may include one or more of the following: criminal background checks, driver's abstract, and confirmation of education credentials.

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:
JANITOR

Salary Range:
$19.41 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

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.

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, Permanent

Salary:
$19.41 per hour

Schedule: