Custodian

Job description
Description

The custodian maintains the cleanliness of the facility, property and or grounds in compliance with applicable standards, makes minor repairs and provides access to the facility as required.

Hours

Varied days and varied hours as needed.
This a temporary position until the incumbent is able to return to work.
This is a unionized position

General

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accept day-to-day instructions from the Director, Centre of Hope
Respond to emergencies on an on-call basis;
Report any problems or items requiring repair and/or maintenance that are noticed during the execution of duties.
Report Electrical and Plumbing deficiencies as appropriate
Safely store and maintain all related equipment and supplies in the appropriate storage spaces provided.

Interior Maintenance

Do minor repairs as necessary
Do basic painting as required.
Miscellaneous minor maintenance e.g. ensuring that interior lights are equipped with operable lights

Exterior Maintenance

Keep the exterior of the Centre of Hope building safe and in good repair;
Keep entrance sidewalks/walkways clear of snow and ice (shoveled or snow blower); apply ice-melter when contractor is unable to do so.
Miscellaneous minor maintenance, e.g. ensuring that exterior light fixtures are equipped with operable bulbs, cleaning of outside benches/picnic tables, patio furniture, etc.

Cleaning

Clean interior and exterior windows and doors, etc., Clean up and remove any spills, litter and other refuse found in the building.
Clean all common areas and rooms.
Refill cleaning supplies as needed.
Daily removal of garbage bins from offices and common areas.
Remove paper, litter and other refuse from around the exterior of the building, including the parking lot.
Wash and vacuum all floors weekly and as required per program needs.
Clean and sanitize all washrooms, before and after programming.
Clean, sweep, mop, and sanitize other common areas in the building.

Other Duties

Write detailed incident reports and report serious occurrences immediately to the Director, Centre of Hope
Arrange for any property inspections, ie. Fire inspections, or hired trades as required.
Order supplies, as needed, in consultation with the Meal Centre Manager. Assist in setting up for building events and functions.
Undertake any other assignments requested by the Director, Centre of Hope or designate which is compatible with this job description.
All Staff are required to attend and assist with any serious emergency on a 24-hour basis; including fire alarms, major floods, major disturbances, etc. when in the building.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

Completion of a high school diploma
General understanding of basic maintenance/mechanical systems and health and safety related issues required
Valid driver’s license with a driver’s abstract

Experience And Skilled Knowledge Requirements

1-3 years of prior related experience including custodial, computer skills and general electrical/plumbing experience

Working Conditions

Typical working location for this position is in the entire facility and property designated
The performance of the job requires mopping/sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills
The incumbent is required to lift more than 20 pounds and applying over 40 lbs. force
The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment, handling hazardous chemicals, using non-motorized/general cleaning supplies, adhering to safety procedures and regulations and occasionally ordering supplies
Works under the following disagreeable conditions:
Handle garbage
Isolation and monotony
Odors
Dealing with angry people
Exposure to drugs and alcohol
Verbal abuse
Exposure to toxic chemicals
Various weather conditions
Washrooms (i.e., human waste)
Multi-tasking
May be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illnesses due to:
Physical attacks by others
Exposure to infectious diseases