Building Process Maintainer (BLT WWTF)

Halifax Water; Halifax; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Water is seeking a maintenance/janitorial worker to support plant operations. Responsibilities include cleaning facilities, grounds upkeep, snow removal, and assisting with deliveries and equipment maintenance.

The role requires physical labour, adherence to safety protocols, and willingness to obtain required training including confined space and WHMIS.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or NS Department of Education equivalent.
• Previous related experience in building and industrial facility maintenance.
• Willing to undertake and maintain current certification in confined space, transportation of dangerous goods and other required courses.
• WHMIS, First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Carry out janitorial duties in and around water supply plant buildings, including floors, washrooms, offices, and windows.
• Maintain roads, grounds, walkways, and buildings; snow removal and lawn care.
• Load/unload deliveries and assist with miscellaneous tasks as needed, including escorting contractors.
• Assist in maintenance of equipment; move materials and support plant operators.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

PPE usage

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 or NS DOE equivalent

Job description

Under the direction of the Supervisor, perform labour and maintenance for the building, grounds, equipment comprising the Plant Operations facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out janitorial duties in and around water supply plant buildings. This shall include, but not be limited to, cleaning of floors, washrooms, offices, windows. The Plant Supervisor will establish a schedule of cleaning duties that will be completed at a prescribed frequency, which may be modified to accommodate events at the plant.
• Carry out upkeep of roads, grounds, walkways and buildings, and performs other assigned duties. Typical duties include snow removal and ice control, lawn mowing, planting, raking, weeding etc.
• When assigned by the Plant Supervisor, load and unload deliveries, including treatment chemicals. Carry out other miscellaneous tasks as required, such as pick up and deliveries, escorting contractors.
• Assist in the maintenance of equipment associated with water supply plant facilities. Perform general labour duties such as moving materials, rigging, clean-up and assist Operators with maintenance duties.
• Perform duties as prescribed for the position as defined in the plant’s ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Perform other related duties as required.

Reporting Relationships

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Education:

• Grade 12 or NS Department of Education equivalent.

Experience:

• Previous related experience in the areas of building and industrial facility maintenance. Experience in the maintenance of mechanical equipment (ie: lawn mower/edgers/snow blowers) would be an asset.

Other Requirements

Certificates / Licenses / Registrations:

• Must be willing to undertake and maintain current certification in confined space, transportation of dangerous goods and other required courses.
• WHMIS, First Aid

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be prepared to wear protective clothing and equipment required for specific situations involved.
• Must be willing to undergo immunization treatments, and any personal health condition checks which may be required.
• Willingness to undertake and successfully complete related training.
• Ability to regularly perform physically demanding labour work.

Conditional Items Required for Employment:

• Satisfactory background check
• Satisfactory pre-employment testing

Halifax Water is an equal opportunity employer.

Halifax Water’s goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. Halifax Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success, and the success of our community. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities andIndigenous persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter.