Reporting to the Assistant Facilities Manager, you will:
Provide effective and timely maintenance and custodial service that promote commitment to the care and preservation of Campus facilities, a safe work environment, effective risk management in order to create and maintain a welcoming environment reflecting standards of excellence in support of NSCC programs.
With an emphasis on energy and sustainability, perform a full range of routine and special cleaning duties associated with keeping the Campus in a safe and hygienic condition. This includes cleaning responsibilities in the common areas and common washrooms of the Student Housing building.
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 prior to obtaining Regular status. Training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations would be considered an asset, as would Standard First Aid and CPR and possession of a valid NS driver's license.
You have a minimum of one-year 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) 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 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 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, carpet extraction equipment, and other custodial related equipment.
You are familiar working within and committed to complying with OHS policies and procedures.
You have a proven ability to follow oral and written instructions.
You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating services, work, events, logistics.
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.
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 accommodation, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist, at jaclynn.kelly@nscc.ca. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.
Operational Support
Facilities Support Assistant (FS4)
Education
Ivany Campus
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Department of Facilities and Engineering
Three (3) Continuing Full-time Positions: Commencing approximately August 5, 2025
Application deadline is 11:59pm, July 3, 2025
Competition No. 2526-138
Salary range: $37,993.31 to $39,462.69 annually
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