Custodian - Housing Units Owen Sound Temporary Full-Time

Join us and help make a difference! At Grey County we work together to deliver essential public services that meet the needs of our communities. Grey County isnt just a great place to live; its also a great place to work!

We are proud to offer competitive wages and an attractive total compensation package. We support learning and continuous employee development and champion career progression for our employees. We value worklife balance so you can make the most of your career at Grey County while making the most of your life in Grey County!

Please note that while this position is based in Owen Sound there may be occasional requirements to work at other Grey County locations as needed.

Applications will be accepted until Friday April 11 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Purpose

To provide effective custodial duties in the Grey County Housing department including general maintenance cleaning inspection and security.

Responsibilities

• Prepare units for new tenants including general carpentry repairs.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs such as repairing/replacing leaky faucets toilet repairs light bulb replacement clearing blocked drains etc.
• Operate a snow blower and/or lawn mower (where such are available) including minor maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure all exterior areas are maintained in a clean safe manner for staff tenants and the general public.
• General landscape duties including maintenance and cultivation of flower beds trees and shrubs parking lots snow removal of walkways and salting and sanding as required.
• Show vacant units to prospective tenants and report maintenance repairs to the supervisor.
• Report vandalism and disturbances to the supervisor and/or police and assist with lockouts.
• Complete an investigation of tenant complaints rectifying where possible.
• Conduct routine fire alarm testing generator testing and building operational machinery inspections/testing.
• Housekeeping duties for unit turnover including laundry.

Working Conditions

Forty 40 hours per week. Work is subject to interruptions overtime and varied hours. Exposure to restricted spaces and heights chemicals and inclement weather is expected. Overtime is required to maintain safe access to buildings (i.e. afterhours snow removal from sidewalks and entrances) When more than one building is assigned as part of the custodians portfolio use of a personal vehicle is required.

Contacts
Internal Working Relationships

Technical Supervisor Facilities Manager Tenant Services Coordinator Tenant Services Manager Community Relations Worker other Custodians

External Working Relationships
Tenants local Fire departments contractors and the general public.

Knowledge and Skill

• Secondary School Diploma and knowledge of mechanics/basic equipment maintenance is preferred
• Health and Safety training including WHMIS is an asset.
• Knowledge of modern janitorial methods and the ability to complete minor maintenance repairs is a prerequisite
• Ability to use email Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Proven ability to exercise tact and diplomacy is required. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing is also a requirement
• Familiarity with techniques for interacting with individuals from various socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds in person and over the phone
• Exposure and dealings with mental health concerns behavioral concerns diverse personalities and situations of complexity
• Knowledge and safety measures around drug paraphernalia bio hazard clean up etc.

Impact of Error

Poor custodial practices create an unsafe working environment and an unhygienic living environment. Failure to perform required checks and maintenance of equipment will result in violation of legislation such as the Fire Code.

Grey County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and promotes a culture of respect where all team members are valued for their unique talents knowledge and lived experiences.

Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to outline accommodation needs when submitting their application. If alternate methods of application are required candidates can email

While we thank all candidates for their interest only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment.

Based on the nature of the position preemployment screening may be required including but not limited to; Criminal Record Searches Financial Credit Inquiries; Educational and Credential Verification; Drivers Abstracts; Drug/Alcohol Testing; PreMedical Testing and Investigative Employment References.