Nova Scotia Community College

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will perform a full range of routine and special cleaning duties associated with keeping the Campus in a safe and hygienic condition. You may also perform routine painting duties, room rental setups and other related duties as required. The hours of work may vary as required (e.g., shift work and on-call duties).

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED). Those in the process of attaining their high school diploma or GED may also be considered. Training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations would be considered an asset, as would Standard First Aid and CPR.

• You have a minimum of one year's experience as a cleaner (including the operation of waxing and polishing machines and automatic scrubbers). Custodial and/or maintenance experience in a post-secondary or commercial setting would be considered an asset.

• 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 general, preventative and scheduled maintenance duties.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• 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 are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.

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

• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in operating auto scrubbers, swing machines and carpet extraction equipment, inventory control, performing audits and 5S + S Inspections.

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

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

• You possess excellent time management and organizational skills.

• 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.

• Possession of a valid Nova Scotia Driver's License would be considered an asset.

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 Sarah Curwin, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.