Caretaker - Kitchener, Canada - Hamilton Diocese

Hamilton Diocese

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Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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St. Aloysius Parish in Kitchener is looking for a part-time caretaker for approximately 20 hours per week.

Reporting to the Parish Priest, this position offers a competitive rate of pay, and requires a commitment to work flexible hours.

Primary Responsibilities

- cutting grass with mowing equipment and upkeep of general grounds and gardens

Watering, weeding and fall leaf collection
Winter
Snow and ice control of doorways, steps and walkways including salting, shoveling and use of snowblower
Maintenance of winter snow removal logs
Outdoor and indoor Liturgical seasonal decorating
Year round
Inspection of Parish lighting system, fire alarm and emergency systems
Parish garbage collection/recycling and disposal upkeep
Maintenance cleaning of church/hall/office and washrooms as needed
Boiler care daily in winter, occasionally in spring/fall
General electrical, plumbing and minor building repairs as needed
Maintains adequate supplies for the various facilities including washrooms, parking lot and grounds
Facilitates maintenance & repair initiatives for parish buildings
Coordinate with contractors as needed
Facilitate inspections and tests (Fire department, backflow testing, furnace, AC, elevator)
Conduct monthly fire alarm tests
Inspect grounds for garbage, and keeping the surroundings of the rectory, office and church clean
Set up and take down for Parish events in lobby and Parish Hall as needed
Ensure appropriate maintenance logs are completed and up to date
Participate in an emergency contact list
Performs other duties as required

Requirements:

Education: high school or equivalent
Prior landscaping and maintenance experience is preferred
A minimum of 3 years experience
Be able to work in all outdoor yearround weather conditions and be in good physical condition
Familiar with safe operations and maintenance of landscaping equipment (lawnmower, trimmers, snowblower, etc.)
Ability to work independently and follow instructions
Good communication skills
Steeltoed safety boots
Flexible schedule which may include evenings and weekends

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