SRCE-25-548, SAERC, Term Janitor

Government of Nova Scotia; Port Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Strait Regional Centre for Education is seeking a Janitor to join their team, responsible for ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of school facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial cleaning, possess a valid WHMIS and First Aid certification, and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills. This role is essential in providing a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial cleaning methods and procedures.
• Ability to perform all duties of this position.
• Willingness to work as part of the school support team.

Responsibilities

• Clean all assigned areas of the school daily according to standards.
• Maintain supplies needed to perform duties.
• Perform floor care duties, including stripping and waxing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Current WHMIS certification

Current First Aid Certification

Job description

The Strait Regional (0052) invites applications from qualified candidates for the posted vacancy. In accordance with the CUPE (3100) Collective Agreement , senior qualified candidates will be given preference. Candidates who apply for more than one position, may rank their applications in order of preference. Please also indicate if you wish to be considered for subsequent arising vacancies.

As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE)was established on April 1, 2018, to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being and overall success. The Strait Regional Centre for Education, with the support of approximately 1,050 employees, works diligently to achieve its mission “to empower our children and youth, within safe, equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible, contributing and successful lifelong learners.” In 2023-2024, the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,954 students; and approximately 369 children are attending pre-primary programs at 14 school locations. Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education’s jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond, an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometres with a population of 53,742 (Census 2021).

The Janitor falls within the CUPE Local 955 job classification. Salary and Benefits information for this position can be accessed by clicking this linkCUPE Collective Agreement 2023-24.indd (srce.ca)

Work Schedule: 8 hours/ day

Deadline for Applications:06/24/2025, at 11:59 pm.

Effective Dates: 06/30/2025 to06/30/2026(pending return of the incumbent)

Janitor

Responsibilities:

• Clean, on a daily basis, all assigned areas of the school in accordance with established practices and standards;
• Obtain and maintain sufficient supplies on hand to carry out duties and responsibilities;
• Report any breakdowns, accidents, damage or vandalism to the appropriate supervisor;
• Secure all doors and windows whenever the building is vacated and activate security system if last person to vacate building;
• Perform floor care duties, such as stripping, sealing, waxing, burnishing, etc.;
• Perform snow and ice control duties as needed;
• Pick up litter and trash from yards, driveways, parking lots and walkways on an ongoing basis with general clean-ups;
• Perform duties in compliance with school, Operations Department, andSRCE policies and procedures including occupational health, safety, attendance, work routines, WHMIS, and evacuation plans and the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia;
• Arm and unarm the building security system ;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience and training in commercial cleaning methods and procedures, general repair and grounds keeping;
• Ability to peform all the duties of this position;
• Current WHMIS certification;
• Current First Aid Certification;
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively in both the written and oral form;
• Willingness to work as part of the school support team;
• Ability to arm and disarm the building security system in an unsupervised setting.

Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references; one must be your most recent supervisor. The Strait Regional Centre for Education appreciates your expression of interest for employment. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.All candidates short listed for interviews will have references check prior to being interviewed. Candidates can check on the status of their applications in Successfactors under My Applications.

All employees of the Strait Regional Centre for Education must provide a current (within the last 3 months), and clear Criminal Record Check-Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment with the Strait Regional Centre for Education