Heritage Facility Cleaner - Hamilton, Canada - City of Hamilton
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About the City of Hamilton
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada's largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason
JOB POSTING
HERITAGE FACILITIES CLEANER - CUPE 5167
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Reporting to the Site Supervisor at assigned site, you will assist in the implementation of preventive conservation measures by carrying out routine and deep-cleaning activities to maintain historic building interiors, facilities and interiors and artefacts.
GENERAL DUTIES
Clean and care for the interior elements of all historic buildings (including floors, windows/doors, walls, têxtiles, brick, metal and wood) and fragile art, artefacts and furnishings housed within in accordance with museum standards, best practices and Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property (CAC) Code of Ethics.
This could include the documentation of the artifact collection including inventory management under the direction of the Conservator and the Curator of Collections.
Responsible for the monitoring, cleaning and the maintenance of all buildings and grounds (including in-ground archaeological resources) and associated capital inventory.
Maintenance responsibilities will also include:
- Identify and report pest activity found within the site and artefacts.
- Maintaining checks and service logs for such things as fire extinguishers and emergency lighting systems.
- Disposes of garbage and hazardous materials when required.
- Maintenance of inventory of heritage and facility cleaning supplies.
Assist the site with the set up and dismantling of displays, supplies and equipment for special events, programmes and rentals.
Attend enrichment sessions including the annual orientation and training days.
Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous work experience cleaning and caring for historic building materials and artefacts with knowledge of appropriate cleaning methods in accordance with museum best practices and CAC Code of Ethics normally acquired through a combination of education and relevant work experience. Ontario Museum Association (OMA) or related museum courses would be considered an asset.
- Possess good manual dexterity and eyetohand skills necessary for handling fragile artifacts; strong attention to detail; ability to execute repetitive tasks.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. and navigate ladders.
- Working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act together with working knowledge of WHMIS data sheets relating to cleaning products and associated potential hazards. Willingness to acquire necessary training pertaining to responsibilities.
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal; ability to relate to peers; the public and contractors.
- Must have the ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions.
- Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Must be able to think critically and possess effective problem solving and decisionmaking skills.
- Able to organize your work to meet deadlines and perform tasks with mínimal supervision.
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The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.
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