Property Maintenance

About the Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor Client Service, the Property Maintenance is responsible to provide property maintenance housekeeping services, adhering to the standards and practices established by Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency.  

Primary Accountabilities  

• Under routine supervision maintain a high standard of cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in the area(s) to which they are assigned. 
• Perform inspections throughout the entire building to determine the cleanliness and security of the building.
• Maintain the cleanliness of common areas such as elevators, laundry rooms, public washrooms, lounges, recreation areas, storage rooms, etc.
• Prepare garbage and refuse for removal from properties and vacated premises, clean garbage rooms/chutes.
• Clean appliances in laundry rooms. Sweep and wash down stairwells and stair railings. Clean storm sewers and catch pits etc.
• Advise elevator maintenance service immediately if there is any breakdown of elevator service and advise Maintenance as to action taken or required.
• Wash, spray buff or strip and wax all flooring as required or directed etc.
• Clean vacant units throughout county as assigned.
• Other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or high school equivalent plus two years’ related experience.
• Ability to understand and operate equipment involved in cleaning and tools related to ground maintenance appropriately and safely. Ability to properly handle cleaning chemicals. 
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Report unsafe conditions or practices and take corrective measures if possible.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion, sound judgment and initiative when investigating, questioning, and dealing with inquiries, requests and submissions that are sensitive and confidential in nature.

Assets

• Possess current Emergency First Aid and WHMIS certifications.
• Perform tasks in a safe manner according to the Department of Labour and Advanced Education and EMHA safety standards and policies. 
• Possess a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and a good driving record. 

Competencies required at this level of work are Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Adaptability, and Problem Solving.

If you are a team player, who is passionate about improving the lives of Nova Scotians, you are the candidate we are looking for to join our team. We will assess qualifications using one of more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. Checks may include one or more of the following: criminal background checks, driver’s abstract, and confirmation of education credentials.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

About the Company

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency
20 Orchard Terrace #51
Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 1W5

Company Contact

Joya Tannous
NSPHA-HR@novascotia.ca
Preferred Contact: CAREER BEACON

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume