Janitor Met 24001

**Janitor**

**Metropolitan District**

**Location: HRM, NS**

**Type of Employment: Full Time, Permanent**

**Union Status: IUOE Local 721B**

**Competition # MET 24001 - 24018**

**Closing Date: April 02, 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.

**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 shovelling 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**:

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

**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: $19.70 hourly**

**Work Week**:40 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**: $19.70 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Cleaning: 2 years (preferred)
- janitorial: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person