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Title posted on indeed.com - MET 5 Janitor
Posted on October 31, 2024 by Employer details Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency
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*Janitor* *Metropolitan District* *Location: HRM, NS* *Type of Employment: Full Time, Permanent* *Union Status: IUOE Local 721B* *Competition # MET 24105* *Closing Date: November 15, 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, 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 NSPHA Cleaning standards and/or forward reports to the appropriate staff. * Perform inspections throughout the entire building to determine the cleanliness and security of the building. * Ensure that the front entrance and public areas related to the interior and exterior are safe and clean. * Maintain the cleanliness of front entrance and public areas related to the interior and exterior, common areas, appliances in laundry rooms, interior/exterior elevators, stairwells and stair railings. * Wash, spray buff or strip and wax all flooring as required or directed in accordance with established service standards. * Clean vacant units prior to occupancy. * Prepare garbage and refuse for removal, clean garbage rooms/chutes according to established service standards. * 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 required. * Complete work orders and material requisitions as required and report maintenance requirements to the site office and report any unusual events to Property Manager. * Other related duties as assigned. *Qualifications and Experience* * Grade 12 or high school equivalent plus two years? janitorial 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. * Knowledge of occupational health and safety. *Assets:* * Emergency First Aid and WHMIS certifications. *Competencies* required at this level of work are Interpersonal skills, Teamwork, Organizational skills, Client Orientation, and Initiative. *Equivalency* An equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. 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- LocationHalifax, NS
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$19.70HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9508342807
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