Utility Worker

7 days ago

North Sydney, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

**Req ID**:153207**
**Company: Nova Scotia Health**
**Location**:Eastern** Zone, **Northside General Hospital**
**Department**:FMS Environmental Services NS**
**Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **1** position(s)**
**Status: UNIFOR** **Support** Position**
**Posting Closing Date**:6-Apr-23**

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

**About the Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Facility Support Services, the Utility Worker performs general repetitive tasks in maintaining an assigned area, with due consideration for patients, visitors and staff. This position maintains clean and sanitary conditions in assigned areas as directed, according to established standards, observing proper cleaning and disinfecting techniques. The incumbent also participates in On-the-Job Training programs; seeks clarification of duties when indicated; offers assistance and/or instruction to co-workers; extends courtesy and consideration to others in interpersonal relationships; and demonstrates a professional manner in work settings.

The Utility Worker channels suggestions, concerns, and queries to appropriate authority; performs duties in a timely and effective manner; practices responsible cost effectiveness in the use of time, materials and equipment. This position observes all hospital and departmental personnel policies with particular reference to patient confidentiality; practices and promotes safety awareness; observes fire regulations and reports any suspected safety hazards; participates in and contributes to the departmental quality management program; and supports and participates in departmental continuing education programs. The incumbent is also responsible for performing other related duties as required.

**About You**:
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- Grade 12/GED required or equivalent work experience
- Good communication skills are essential
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

**Hours**:

- Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

**Compensation and Incentives**:
$19.17 - $19.92 Hourly

**Once You've Applied**

This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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