CustodianCleaner
CustodianCleaner
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Job Description
The Janitor/Custodian/Cleaner will be responsible for keeping buildings in clean and orderly condition and will perform heavy cleaning duties such as cleaning floors shampooing rugs washing walls and glass and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler performing routine maintenance activities notifying management of need for repairs and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.
Core Competencies
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Service Orientation
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Problem Solving
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Accountability
Job Duties
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Locks or unlocks doors turns lights on/off generally patrols grounds.
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Performs general clean up of all district office facilities.
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Sweeps mops polishes refinishes resilient floors vacuums and shampoos carpeted areas dumps garbage and recycle bins performs all cleaning aspects of halls offices board rooms restrooms lunchroom and auditoriums as well as washing walls windows and window coverings.
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Cleans light fixtures and changes bulbs/tubes.
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Performs minor repairs on windows doors switches desks tables plugs equipment appliances sinks toilets blinds etc.
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Contacts appropriate maintenance service shop for major repairs.
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Responsible for vandalism clean up and repair within skill level.
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Maintains heating and air conditioning systems boilers pumps fan units control panels thermostats cooling towers etc.
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Maintains and/or has working knowledge of environmental safeguards and alarm systems.
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Maintains fire alarms extinguishers.
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Prepares and sets up rooms or auditoriums for meetings parties or various other activities and cleans up afterwards.
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Maintains outside grounds (removes snow ice and debris sprays and removes weeds sweeps and cleans gutters waters and maintains sprinkling system.
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Monitors emergency generator function and orders refueling.
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Plan and prioritize work for self and staff.
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Determine needed supplies and equipment.
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Monitor need for equipment maintenance and repair.
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Responsible for proper inventory of materials and supplies. Accountable to administrators for custodial performance.
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Recommends hiring and retention of custodial personnel.
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Monitors work quality trains as needed.
Requirements
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High school diploma/GED
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1 year of custodial/janitorial experience
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Completion of a craft apprenticeship preferred
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Highly motivated and able to work independently.
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Minimum 1 year experience in the operation and maintenance of buildings
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Must be able to schedule and prioritize work for self assistant and custodial helpers.
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Must have the ability to motivate personnel to ensure they work productively cooperatively and with a sense of satisfaction in their work.
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Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing
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Ability to multitask and establish priorities
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Exhibit initiative responsibility and flexibility
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Building trades certificate or equivalent desirable
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Ability to perform small repairs (e.g. caulking replacing washers and replacing light fixtures)
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Knowledge of local provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations ordinances and legislation
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Strong communication and problem solving skills
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Possess a valid drivers license
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Able to create alternative solutions to problems
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Excellent time management and project management skills
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High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
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Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
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Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures
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Highly flexible with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
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Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
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Able to work well under pressure
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Strong attention to detail
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Able to deal with people sensitively tactfully diplomatically and professionally at all times
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Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel Word etc. and email
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First Aid skills and/or certificates are considered assets
Work Conditions
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Physical ability to lift up to 75lb
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Safety equipment will be required e.g. steeltoed safety boots safety glasses/goggles etc.
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Overtime as required
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Hazards associated with the trade
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Work both indoors and outdoors
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Will be exposed to construction site
Employment Type
Full Time
