Property Maintenance Nor 24026

**Property Maintenance**

**Northern District**

**Location: Amherst, NS**

**Type of Employment: Full-time, Permanent**

**Union Status: NSGEU Local 26**

**Competition # NOR 24026**

**Closing Date: March 21, 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 Supervisor Client Service, the Property Maintenance is responsible to provide property maintenance housekeeping services, adhering to the standards and practices established by Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency.

**Primary Accountabilities**
- Under routine supervision maintain a high standard of cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in the area(s) to which they are assigned.
- Perform inspections throughout the entire building to determine the cleanliness and security of the building.
- Maintain the cleanliness of common areas such as elevators, laundry rooms, public washrooms, lounges, recreation areas, storage rooms, etc.
- Prepare garbage and refuse for removal from properties and vacated premises, clean garbage rooms/chutes.
- Clean appliances in laundry rooms. Sweep and wash down stairwells and stair railings. Clean storm sewers and catch pits etc.
- Advise elevator maintenance service immediately if there is any breakdown of elevator service and advise Maintenance as to action taken or required.
- Wash, spray buff or strip and wax all flooring as required or directed etc.
- Clean vacant units throughout county as assigned.

**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.
- Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
- Report unsafe conditions or practices and take corrective measures if possible.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to exercise tact, discretion, sound judgment and initiative when investigating, questioning, and dealing with inquiries, requests and submissions that are sensitive and confidential in nature.

**Assets**
- Possess current Emergency First Aid and WHMIS certifications.
- Perform tasks in a safe manner according to the Department of Labour and Advanced Education and EMHA safety standards and policies.
- Possess a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and a good driving record.

**Competencies **required at this level of work are Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Adaptability, and Problem Solving.

**Equivalency**

**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 - $23.08 per hour**

**Work Week**:35 hours**

Note: This is not a Civil Service position.

**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**: $20.45-$23.08 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person