Nova Scotia Community College

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, with an emphasis on energy and sustainability, you will:

• Ensure that the general building custodial duties are carried out according to established NSCC standards and guidelines.
• Provide day-to-day direction and oversight of all duties applicable to facilities staff.
• Perform periodic inspections.
• Operate snow removal and grounds keeping tools and equipment.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Maintain a customer service-orientated relationship with the users of the facilities and perform other tasks as assigned by the Facilities Manager or designate.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED) or willingness to attain a high school diploma or GED within the probationary period. Training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations would be considered an asset, as would Standard First Aid and CPR. Ladder training, forklift operator training, and/or Fall Protection training would also be considered an asset.

• You have a minimum of two years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related experience as a cleaner (including the operation of waxing and polishing machines and automatic scrubbers) combined with a minimum of two years (full-time equivalent) of recent and progressive supervisory experience.

• Occupational experience that includes working in one or more of the trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc.) would be considered an asset.

• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail and Megamation.

• You have demonstrated experience providing scheduled maintenance duties.

• Possession of a valid Nova Scotia Driver's Licence is a bona fide relevant occupational requirement for this position.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.

• You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are able to interact effectively with a diversity of people.

• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.

• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.

• You are familiar with and committed to complying with OHS policies and procedures.

• You have a proven ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to read and interpret the mixes and various uses of chemicals used for cleaning, and to train staff on the proper operation of cleaning equipment including automatic scrubbers and floor polishing machines.

• Working knowledge of principles and techniques regarding energy and green initiatives.

• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating services, work schedule and events.

• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence.

• You are dedicated to life-long learning.

• You show a strong commitment to community involvement.

• You are able to perform all physical duties of the job as required for the operation and maintenance of the facilities and operation of small hand tools and shop equipment.

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.