Municipality of Colchester Careers
Custodian- Wastewater Treatment
Description
Centrally located within Nova Scotia between two extraordinary coastlines, Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life balance. It is a place that is affordable, welcoming, family focused, rich in diverse culture and natural beauty with thriving businesses and access to all the modern amenities typically found in an urban setting – without the common stresses of living in an urban setting.
The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity. Our goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of biases. We have formed an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal.
The Municipality encourages all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify on their applications.
About the role: Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Wastewater Treatment, the Custodian ensures all areas of each Wastewater facility and building are maintained in a healthy, safe, and sanitary manner. Responsibilities to include collecting garbage and recyclables, cleaning of lunchroom, office areas, washrooms, common areas, vacuum and polish floors, maintain inventory of supplies, and secure all buildings after departure.
A vehicle is required to drive to the various locations. Facilities and buildings of responsibility include, but are not limited to Central Colchester Wastewater Treatment Facility, Marshland Drive Pumping Station, Great Village Sewage Treatment, Brookfield Sewage Treatment, Tatamagouche Wastewater & Water Treatment, Debert Wastewater & Water Treatment.
This is a unionized position with CUPE 3945.
Salary: $25.78/hour. This is a permanent full-time position working a 40 hour Monday-Friday daytime schedule.
Benefits:
- Group Benefits - Health, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D
- Retirement Plan - Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (Employer matched)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Parental Leave Top Up
- Fitness and Well-being Incentives
Education & experience required:
- Minimum of 1 year professional experience using a wide variety of cleaning supplies and equipment
- Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions, of cleaning products and wastewater
- Awareness of cleaning practices in a wastewater envrionment
- Ability to understand labels and instructions on cleaning products
- Conditions of employment are a satisfactory criminal record check, valid driver's license, and access to a reliable vehicle
The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Applicants are encouraged to identify any need for an accommodation upon being contacted for an interview.
To apply, please submit an application by 4:30pm on October 30, 2026
Compensation
$25.78 per hour