Job Description

Pay:

CA$26.50 per hour

Job description:

Location: HRM, Nova Scotia

Job Title:

Building Cleaner

(non resident)

About the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia: AHANS is a non-profit housing provider that operates throughout the province. Our mission is to promote access to decent and affordable housing in all parts of Nova Scotia. We are determined to provide affordable, accessible, and sustainable housing in every project we take on and manage. AHANS projects range from new construction to major renovations and conversions.

About the Role: In this position, you will report to the Property Manager and play a key role in the maintenance and cleaning of AHANS properties that support individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness. You will collaborate closely with our Resident Manager or Onsite Manager to ensure an exceptional property management experience for all stakeholders involved.

You will contribute to many aspects of front-line property management, including tenancy management, maintenance, and on-site coordination of multiple parties. Practically, the role includes:

Primary Duties

Ensuring the property has exceptional curb appeal; landscaping is maintained, no litter is visibly present around the property, walkways are cleared in winter

Cleaning of all common areas of the building, including but not limited to hallways, lobby, stairwells, laundry rooms, and any administration spaces.

Willingness to learn and undertake basic maintenance including but not limited to lock changes, drywall repair, HVAC cleaning, trade support, shutting down fire alarm for service work etc.

Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for tenants, contractors and staff on site

Regular inspections of property for deficiencies, working with Property Manager to determine course of action for repairs, flagging fire hazards, cleanups etc.

Accessory Duties

Responding to maintenance requests as appointed by the maintenance team and forwarding any maintenance requests you are unable to complete to the maintenance team when required.

Supervise the work of on-site contractors when required

Ensure all fire safety and life safety equipment is inspected regularly, and working as per code

General support to reset electrical breakers when tripped, contribute to fire marshal team duties and responsibilities when working on site, supporting the fire department and other first responders when on site

Recurring after hours coverage of the property management team

Additional duties as assigned

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Some physical work, assisting maintenance & operations team when projects are taking place at property. Work on feet, moving around the property.

Typical working hours:

Full-Time, 5-day work week [Sun-Thurs], regularly scheduled evenings and weekends as part of a rotating on-call schedule

Required education and experience:

Knowledge of the population the property services is considered an asset

Previous experience in a resident manager role considered an asset

Previous experience cleaning in a health care environment considered an asset



Intermediate administrative skills

Experience with customer relations

Experience with maintenance & building systems

First aid, mental health first aid, WHIMIS, knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act an asset

AHANS believes that each person brings skills and qualities that are unique to their life experiences. While previous experience in similar roles is often an indicator of success, we are committed to continuous learning via on-the-job experiences and professional development, and aim to hire based on the abilities, skills and perspectives an individual can bring to expand the knowledge and performance of our team. If you believe in our work, values, and in reducing homelessness in Nova Scotia, we encourage you to apply.

We offer:

Paid Holidays

Financial support for professional growth/training

Casual work environment

Along with your resume, please provide a cover letter to info@ahans.ca

Salary: $26.50/hour

Positions Available: 1

Company Website: http://www.ahans.ca

Job Types: Full-time

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

5-day work week [Sun-Thurs]

Rotating after hours on-call

Education:

Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

Cleaning in a health care setting: 1 year (preferred)

Basic Building Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Paid time off
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Safety Footwear needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Paid time off
Work Location: In person