Custodian Jobs in Windsor, ON

Job Title Custodian / Cleaner

Job Location Windsor ON

Pay Rate$17 / hour

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

Service Orientation

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Accountability

Job Duties

Locks or unlocks doors turns lights on / off generally patrols grounds.

Performs general clean up of all district office facilities.

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.

Cleans light fixtures and changes bulbs / tubes.

Performs minor repairs on windows doors switches desks tables plugs equipment appliances sinks toilets blinds etc.

Contacts appropriate maintenance service shop for major repairs.

Responsible for vandalism clean up and repair within skill level.

Maintains heating and air conditioning systems boilers pumps fan units control panels thermostats cooling towers etc.

Maintains and / or has working knowledge of environmental safeguards and alarm systems.

Maintains fire alarms extinguishers.

Prepares and sets up rooms or auditoriums for meetings parties or various other activities and cleans up afterwards.

Maintains outside grounds (removes snow ice and debris sprays and removes weeds sweeps and cleans gutters waters and maintains sprinkling system.

Monitors emergency generator function and orders refueling.

Plan and prioritize work for self and staff.

Determine needed supplies and equipment.

Monitor need for equipment maintenance and repair.

Responsible for proper inventory of materials and supplies. Accountable to administrators for custodial performance.

Recommends hiring and retention of custodial personnel.

Monitors work quality trains as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma / GED

1 year of custodial / janitorial experience

Completion of a craft apprenticeship preferred

Highly motivated and able to work independently.

Minimum 1 year experience in the operation and maintenance of buildings

Must be able to schedule and prioritize work for self assistant and custodial helpers.

Must have the ability to motivate personnel to ensure they work productively cooperatively and with a sense of satisfaction in their work.

Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing

Ability to multitask and establish priorities

Exhibit initiative responsibility and flexibility

Building trades certificate or equivalent desirable

Ability to perform small repairs (e.g. caulking replacing washers and replacing light fixtures)

Knowledge of local provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations ordinances and legislation

Strong communication and problem solving skills

Possess a valid drivers license

Able to create alternative solutions to problems

Excellent time management and project management skills

High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning

Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures

Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures

Highly flexible with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment

Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

Able to work well under pressure

Strong attention to detail

Able to deal with people sensitively tactfully diplomatically and professionally at all times

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel Word etc. and email

First Aid skills and / or certificates are considered assets

Work Conditions

Physical ability to lift up to 75lb

Safety equipment will be required e.g. steeltoed safety boots safety glasses / goggles etc.

Overtime as required

Hazards associated with the trade

Work both indoors and outdoors

Will be exposed to construction site

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1