Maintenance Worker 2(A)

The Government of Nova Scotia; Amherst; On-site; CAD 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasonal Maintenance Worker to join their team at the Amherst Visitor Information Centre. This role involves maintaining the building and grounds, performing janitorial duties, and ensuring a welcoming environment for visitors. Ideal candidates will enjoy outdoor work and possess general maintenance skills. With a focus on safety and customer service, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the tourism experience in Nova Scotia. If you are passionate about maintaining facilities and providing excellent service, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in maintenance environment required.
• Experience in general maintenance and repair tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds including mowing, planting, and minor repairs.
• Provide professional customer service to visitors.

Skills

Handyperson Skills

Customer Service

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Maintenance Equipment

Cleaning Supplies

Job description

Department : Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage

Location : AMHERST

Type of Employment : Seasonal

Union Status : NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date : 16-May-25 (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, Peggy’s 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 front-line ambassadors that welcome visitors and provide travel counselling services.

For more information on Tourism Nova Scotia please visit the following link : https : / / tourismns.ca /

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, weeding,cutting 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

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 driver’s license.
• Ability to lift / carry 50+lbs 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 forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless Career Paths.

Salary Range : $1,645.29- $1,686.75Bi-Weekly

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 under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify 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