Maintenance Worker 2(a)

**Competition #**: 44839
**Department**: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage
**Location**: STELLARTON
**Type of Employment**: Permanent
**Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG
**Closing Date**: 02-Jan-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
As Canada’s only provincial museum dedicated to the story of work and workers, the Museum of Industry offers the largest galleries of exhibits in Atlantic Canada. As we tell the stories of how Nova Scotia changed as a result of industrial work, we specialize in hands-on fun for families. In our exhibits, you can find everything from one of the oldest steam locomotives in the world, to a climb-on colorful Kid’s train. Visitor experiences also include special exhibits, programs, events and school trips.
About Our Opportunity
The Maintenance Worker is responsible for the operation, care and maintenance of the Museum of Industry site including infrastructure, vehicles, grounds, building interior cleaning and equipment.
The Maintenance Worker assists with site maintenance and equipment inventories, security checks and opening and closing procedures. This position supports and assists co-workers with set up, take down and other tasks to ensure the success of programs, facility rentals, exhibits and events.
This position reports to the Museum Manager.
Primary Accountabilities
**Daily responsibilities include**:
Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Workplace policies, procedures, and all safe work practices.
Provides professional customer service and relations to visitors.
Provides interior cleaning, general janitorial duties, snow removal on walkways and building entrances, and lawn and exterior property maintenance.
Working in varying weather conditions and wet/cold environments.
Qualifications and Experience
To be a successful in this role you must have completion of Grade 10 plus two years related experience working in a maintenance environment. This includes knowledge and experience in general handyperson skills, painting, building and grounds maintenance, and general equipment maintenance as required.
This role requires an individual who has a positive attitude and ability to speak confidently and professionally when addressing visitors and staff within the facility. You work well independently and in team settings, valuing and respecting a diverse and inclusive environment.
You also have basic computer skills, including use of software packages such as Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word).
**You also have**:
Experience and strong knowledge of maintenance operations
Strong aptitude for safe operation of equipment, general maintenance, and repair
Knowledge of cleaning methods and sanitation requirements
Certification in First Aid and WHMIS
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks
Equivalency
**Equivalent experience acceptable for this role include**:
Painters Helper
Grounds Helper
General Maintenance
Light Replacement and Minor Electrical Repairs)

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Working Conditions
You must possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift/carry 50+lbs of equipment over varying terrain
Additional Information
This is a full-time position. Flexibility and availability on weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays is required to accommodate Museum hours of operation and special events.
This posting may be used to fill future opportunities.
What We Offer
Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
**Engaging workplace**: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
Countless career paths
Department specific flexible working schedules
**Pay Grade**: MOS 07
**Salary Range**: $1,645.29 - $1,686.75 Bi-Weekly
**Employment Equity Statement**: