Under the direction of the Supervisor, perform labour and maintenance for the building, grounds, equipment comprising the Plant Operations facilities.
- 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.
Reports to: Supervisor, Wastewater Treatment
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Certificates / Licenses / Registrations:
- NS Class 5 Drivers License in good standing.
- Must be willing to undertake and maintain current certification in confined space, transportation of dangerous goods and other required courses.
- WHMIS, First Aid
- 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.
Completed cover letters and resumes, application forms - optional [PDF], stating Competition #HW24-214E must be received by 4:30pm on December 28, 2024. Please forward to:
- Halifax Water
HR Department
P.O. Box 8388, RPO CSC
Halifax, NS
B3K 5M1
Fax
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902-490-6934
Please note: Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.
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 and Indigenous persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter.