Building Custodian - St. Catharines, Canada - City of St. Catharines

Description

Summary:

To be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and security of the building and surrounding area to which they are assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(These set out the principal functions of the position, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements.)

• Clean rugs, walls and floors, using cleaning materials and equipment. Such duties include, but are not limited to, washing, waxing and stripping floors.
• Clean facilities, sanitize and replenish stock.
• Ensure security of facility: unlocking, locking, operating alarm systems and liaise with alarm companies when necessary.
• Inspect facility and perform minor repair when required, report all issues to Foreman.
• Prepare meeting rooms for user groups. Such duties include but are not limited to, setting up chairs, tables and any required audio and/or visual equipment.
• Complete inspection reports as required (e.g. lighting, fire and sprinkler systems).
• Responsible for flag protocol at municipal sites.
• Meet and liaise with contract providers for maintenance, repair and inspection purposes.
• Collect and set out garbage and recycling for collection.
• Ensure equipment is safe to operate, securely stored and practice good housekeeping of vehicle and work area.
• Provide excellent customer service; respond to needs of all customers and staff as required,
• Efficiently and accurately complete paperwork (e.g. daily performance logs, time sheets and accident reports).
• Perform other similar and related duties as required.

Position Requirements:

• Grade 12 Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate.
• Valid - Standard First Aid/CPR C Certification as recognized through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).
• Valid, unrestricted Class "G" driver's licence held in good standing. "DZ" licence preferred.
• 1 - 3 years of experience as a custodian required. Experience stripping and waxing floors and other industrial cleaning experience preferred.
• Recent experience with snow removal equipment an asset.
• Formal training and experience with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in particular as it relates to maintenance and construction activities (e.g. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fall arrest, trench safety).
• A demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture. Knowledge of St. Catharines safety policies preferred.
• Proven completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario Traffic Manual with emphasis on Book 7 preferred. Ability to safely set up traffic control in work zones during roadway or utility construction and maintenance operations.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job as described in the physical demands analysis (PDA).
• Availability to work flexible hours (e.g. working shifts for a 7 day. 24 hour operation, overtime, winter control).
• Effective time management skills and attention to detail with the ability to organize work to meet deadlines, multi-task and work independently in situations with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional customer service skills with a strong sense of public service and cooperation, and well developed abilities to deal with the public and citizens' groups.
• Basic computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office Suite an asset.

CUPE 150 Pay Group 3 – $28.16

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION FROM APRIL UNTIL NOVEMBER