Maintenance Worker 2(a) (Museum of Industry)
Competition # : 44839
Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage
Location: STELLARTON
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 02-Jan-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
As Canada’s only provincial museum dedicated to the story of work and workers, the Museum of Industry offers the largest galleries of exhibits in Atlantic Canada. As we tell the stories of how Nova Scotia changed as a result of industrial work, we specialize in hands-on fun for families. In our exhibits, you can find everything from one of the oldest steam locomotives in the world, to a climb-on colorful Kid’s train. Visitor experiences also include special exhibits, programs, events and school trips.
About Our Opportunity
The Maintenance Worker is responsible for the operation, care and maintenance of the Museum of Industry site including infrastructure, vehicles, grounds, building interior cleaning and equipment.
The Maintenance Worker assists with site maintenance and equipment inventories, security checks and opening and closing procedures. This position supports and assists co-workers with set up, take down and other tasks to ensure the success of programs, facility rentals, exhibits and events.
This position reports to the Museum Manager.
Primary Accountabilities
Daily responsibilities include:
- Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Workplace policies, procedures, and all safe work practices.
- Provides professional customer service and relations to visitors.
- Provides interior cleaning, general janitorial duties, snow removal on walkways and building entrances, and lawn and exterior property maintenance.
- Working in varying weather conditions and wet/cold environments.
Qualifications and Experience
To be a successful in this role you must have completion of Grade 10 plus two 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 theirapplication.
Equivalent experience acceptable for this role include:
- Painters Helper
- Grounds Helper
- General Maintenance
- Light Replacement and Minor Electrical Repairs)
Benefits
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 possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift/carry 50+lbs of equipment over varying terrain
Additional Information
This is a full-time position. Flexibility and availability on weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays is required to accommodate Museum hours of operation and special events.
This posting may be used to fill future opportunities.
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
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: MOS 07
Salary Range: $1,645.29 - $1,686.75 Bi-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 Women in 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 concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
