Opportunities Maintenance Worker 2A 45269
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Job Description
Competition # :45269
Department:Communities Culture Tourism & Heritage
Location:AMHERST
Type of Employment:Seasonal
Union Status:NSGEU NSPG
Closing Date:18Mar25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Tourism Nova Scotia is a division of Communities Culture Tourism and Heritage. Tourism Nova Scotia works with communities and industry to attract visitors to the province and increase tourism revenues through experience and sector development business coaching marketing and visitor servicing. We lead tourism marketing and development initiatives to benefit all regions of our province.
Tourism Nova Scotia operates five provincial visitor information centres (VICs) in Nova Scotia. The VICs are in: Amherst Halifax Airport Peggys Cove Port Hastings and Yarmouth. VICs are one of the first points of contact for many visitors to Nova Scotia. Our team members are the frontline ambassadors that welcome visitors and provide travel counselling services.
For more information on Tourism Nova Scotia please visit the following link: https://tourismns/
About Our Opportunity
As a seasonal Maintenance Worker at the Amherst Visitor Information Centre you are a part of a team responsible for assisting with the maintenance of the interior and exterior of the building and grounds including required janitorial duties.
This opportunity would be a great fit for an individual that enjoys being outside and likes working with various types of equipment. This position requires working outside in various types of weather.
Primary Accountabilities
Daily responsibilities include:
- Maintaining the grounds (mowing planting seeding weedingcutting and trimming trees and bushes) minor repairs (flagpole repair painting and plumbing)routine equipment and tools maintenance janitorial (cleaning and stocking the washrooms cleaning the windows floors and dusting) and maintaining cleaning supplies.
- Assisting with site maintenance equipment inventories security checks opening and closing procedures and other duties as required.
- Working in varying weather conditions and wet/cold environments.
- Providing professional customer service and relations to visitors.
- Working safely by following the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Workplace policies all safe work practices.
Qualifications and Experience
To be a successful in this role you must have two 2 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
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Equivalent experienceacceptable 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 have a drivers license.
- Ability to lift/carry 50lbs of equipment over varying terrain
- The position involves shiftwork including weekends and holidays.
Additional Information
There is one 1 permanent seasonal opportunity available at the Amherst Visitor Information Centre. The seasonal term of 4 to 6 months is expected to start mid may.
Please note the seasonal status for this position is expected to be 4 to 6 months however the actual status will depend on the start date of the successful candidate.
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 forwardthinking policies and strategies.
- Countless Career Paths.
- Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade: MOS 07
Salary Range: $1645.29 $1686.75BiWeekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to selfidentify on your electronic application.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates.PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to
Employment Type
Full-Time
