Custodian (PES) Comp#5 - Jobs in Pentz, NS

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Custodian (PES) Comp#76975South Shore Regional Centre for EducationThe South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools.Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.Competition # : 76975Position: Custodian - Pentz Elementary SchoolReports to: Manager of Property ServicesEmployee Group: CUPESchedule: 5 hours per day, 2pm to 7pmWage: Perm position - $19.35/hrDeadline: July 26/22 11:59pmQualifications:

• Course equivalent combination of training and 5 years experience looking after a building.
• Thorough knowledge of effective cleaning and building maintenance practices.
• Experience operating a computer.
• Experience working with staff in a unionized environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school staff.
• Completion of WHMIS, first aid, scaffolding and confined space training.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Characteristics:

• Analytical, problem solver.
• Supervisory skills, assertiveness.
• Team player.
• Committed to continuous learning and staff development.

Task Dimensions:Supervises custodial work; for example:

• Developing list of specific duties and responsibilities for each Janitor in conjunction with the Manager of Property Services.
• Planning cleaning programs for school breaks.
• Performing daily inspections and follows up as required.
• Recording employee absences and schedules replacements.
• Overseeing training of new Janitors, reviews performance to ensure regional cleaning standards are achieved.
• Ensuring that safe work practices are followed and supplies are stored safely.

Maintains school building and grounds; for example:

• Performing daily inspection of operating systems, including HVAC, water treatment, alarm and emergency systems.
• Lubricating and pumping compressors, and electrical motors, changing fluid and air filters, replaces worn belts as required.
• Operating EMCS to maximize occupant comfort and control energy consumption
• Completing minor carpentry, electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Completing cleaning duties as assigned.
• Monitoring contracted snow removal, ensuring snow and ice are removed from walks, exits and entrances.
• Submitting work orders to the maintenance department as necessary.

Maintains stock of cleaning supplies, for example:

• Ensuring cleaning materials are stored safely, with MSD sheets properly displayed.
• Reordering cleaning supplies as necessary.

• Works cooperatively with the School Principal and staff, for example:

• Reviewing maintenance and operational issues with the School Principal in order to support the needs of school programs and community use.

• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

• Performs other related duties as required.

First consideration will be given to CUPE Local 4982 Members.TO APPLY: Quoting competition #, applicants can:

• Complete an online resume/profile (Internal CUPE Members can contact lwagner@ssrce.ca for their login information). or
• FAX resume with competition # to 902-541-3012 or
• Drop off resume with compeititon # to HR - 69 Wentzell Dr. Bridgewater, NS B4V 0A2

BACKGROUND/SECURITY CHECKS:The South Shore Regional Centre for Education requires all newly hired employees to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check and a Nova Scotia Child Abuse Register Check. We will accept checks completed within the last 3 months.Thank you for your interest in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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