Daycare Custodian

Position Summary:

The Building Maintenance Custodian is responsible for the care and maintenance of the building(s)they are assigned to. They will ensure that proper sanitation methods are in place and practiced in order to keep a clean, safe and orderly work area.

In support of Serpent River First Nations goal of providing quality management, the Building Maintenance Custodian shall continuously strive to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with other departments to provide quality services to its membership.

Position Duties

• Conduct a visual inspection of the building inside and outside to ensure all lighting, landings, stairs, ramps, handrails, and doors are in good repair and working order
• Ensure entrances are clear of snow and ice, using salt and/or sand to eliminate slippery conditions throughout the day, paying special attention to before opening, during the day and for any after hours meetings or use of the facility.
• Ensure that all corridors and entrances are free from obstruction
• Thorough cleaning of all bathrooms
• Wash all walls, windows inside and outside
• Collect and take out garbage nightly and as required during the day.
• Wipe down and disinfect all keyboards, computers and photocopiers.
• Ensure all soap, paper towel and toilet paper dispensers are full.
• Sweep/vacuum and mop all floors in offices, hallways and kitchens, vacuum all carpets and rugs
• Pull out furniture, shelving etc. and clean floors inspect for deficiencies
• Turn off all lights and ensure all doors are locked.
• Replace bulbs, fluorescent tubes and light covers as needed.
• Check all mouse traps and dispose of mice caught then refill with glue traps.
• Monitor all cleaning supplies, dispensers and complete purchase orders as needed
• Empty paper recycle bins.
• Clean and wash air filters, cold air returns, floor vents and fan covers.
• Rake and dispose of leaves.
• Cut grass in the surrounding area of all buildings.
• Clean and organize custodial closet
• Perform any other duties, repairs and maintenance as assigned

Skills and Experience

• Experience, preferably in a janitorial/custodial position
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing products and their proper use and disposal as pertaining to the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• General knowledge of health and safety guidelines
• Developed skills in cleaning and maintenance with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Good organizational skills.
• Developed interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with the general public management and employees.
• Be able to work overtime to meet deadlines and/or emergency situations

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or working towards completion of High School Diploma
• First Aid and CPR Certification or within the first three months of employment.
• WHMIS certification or ability to obtain within the first three months of employment.
• General maintenance equipment.
• Vulnerable Sector check required
• Valid Ontario Class 'G' Driver's License with a clear driver's abstract.
• Knowledge of the 7 grandfather teachings
• Must provide a clear CPIC