Custodian, Artillery Park - Kingston, Canada - The City of Kingston
Description
Opening Statement
We acknowledge that the City of Kingston is situated on traditional Anishinabek (Ah
- nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen-dat) territory and is the home of many Indigenous peoples. We are grateful to reside and work on this land.
Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government.
Kingstonians enjoy a high quality of life with access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Supervisor, Recreation Facilities, the Custodian is responsible for general cleaning duties, pool maintenance, completion of minor repairs and the collection and removal of garbage and recycling within a recreation multiuse facility.
The Custodian performs cleaning and maintenance of all areas of the facility including aquatic center, fitness area, gymnasium, meeting rooms, office area, washrooms/showers/change room facilities, entrance ways and areas surrounding the building and other areas as required.
Responsible for general cleaning duties such as mopping, sweeping, dusting, operating floor care machines and vacuums, shoveling, cleaning windows and other cleaning duties as assignedResponsible for water testing and pool monitoring as well as HVAC system, pool equipment and pool deck maintenance
Regularly maintain exterior grounds, pick up garbage, remove waste from bins for disposal and ensure entryways and approaches are clear (including snow removal)
Provide courteous and professional customer service
Secure entrances to the facility and monitor building alarms
Responsible for room set-ups, dismantling and clean up
Complete small repairs and maintenance in the building such as painting, changing light bulbs, tubes and ceiling tiles
Use initiative to identify cleaning needs and cleaning improvement opportunities
Assist in inventory control and general auditing of equipment within facility
Ship and receive supplies and equipment, assist in ordering supplies and re-stocking items
Participate in emergency planning activities as required
Participate in training and department meetings
Demonstrate and act in a safe, efficient and respectful manner at all times, ensuring proper safety procedures are followed to ensure accident prevention and health and safety responsibilities are fully met by self and others
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Competencies
High School (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent
1 year experience in pool operation and maintenance and custodial services using a variety of cleaning equipment, such as floor machines, brooms, mops and vacuums
Current Standard First Aid certification
Knowledge of workplace safety standards, the Occupation Health & Safety Act and W.H.I.M.S
Skills, Abilities, Work Demands
Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge of general maintenance and housekeeping concepts and practices.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to follow health and safety practices
Demonstrated communication, organizational and time management skills as required to complete duties
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to understand work orders and instructions
Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite - Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as with a team
Ability to perform the essential duties of the job such as bending, climbing, lifting and operating cleaning equipment
Work locations and shifts may vary depending on demand
Able to work day and evening shifts in a seven day week operation
Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check, including vulnerable sector check.
Closing Statement
Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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