At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep City Hall sparkling clean and safe while working part-time for up to 6 months.
- Company: Join the City of Kingston, committed to community and reconciliation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a pension plan, wellness programs, and corporate perks like discounted transit.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and opportunities for training and development await you.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: High School diploma and some cleaning experience required; certification is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
Custodian (City Hall) - FMCS, Temporary Part-Time (up to 6 months)
**Please note this is a posting for two temporary positions, covering part‑time hours, for up to 6 months**.
The Custodian will perform general cleaning duties for municipal facilities, ensuring they are safe, efficient and well‑designed.
Responsibilities
- General cleanliness of municipal facilities in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner following best practices and schedules
- Open and lock various facilities, disengage alarm systems and reinstate security systems
- Beautification of entryways, walkways and parapets surrounding the perimeter of the facilities
- Disinfect and sanitize all touch surfaces
- Clean washrooms, offices, meeting rooms, floors and stairs using mops, vacuums and other industry cleaning tools
- Dust all furniture, fixtures and other areas (high and low)
- Clean interior and exterior glass surfaces including doorways, mirrors, interior separation windows and similar
- Manage waste schedules, move garbage and recycling to and from the curb
- Assist operations personnel with the movement of office equipment, furniture and other items
- Shovel snow, spread ice melt, sweep and remove debris
- Complete audit reports to document activity and formally report any deficiency findings
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Completion of High School (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent
- Three (3) months of experience working as a custodian, cleaning buildings/facilities
- ISSA or GBAC certification considered an asset
- Willingness to complete GBAC certification within 3 months of employment
- Knowledge and experience of standard cleaning methods
- Valid "G" Driver License and access to a vehicle considered an asset
- WHMIS Certification required
- Demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation
- Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems course
- Ability to use computer tools for ordering materials, checking email, schedules, meeting invites, safety bulletins and completing work orders online
- Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions and report using same medium
- Ability to deal with staff and members of the public in a way that promotes teamwork, respect and customer service
- Ability to perform routine repetitive tasks on a continuous basis
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Able to perform essential duties such as frequent bending, walking, manipulation and lifting of products and equipment
- Shift work will be required; dynamic attitude toward working at various sites is a must
- Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check
Benefits
- OMERS defined pension plan
- Employee wellness and assistance programs and resources
- Ongoing training and education opportunities
- Corporate perks such as discounted transit and fitness passes
- Learning and development resources and networks
- Relocation assistance and local resources
- Our commitment
The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.
Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
Accommodations and EEO
Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment and selection process to support a barrier‑free experience for all candidates in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
If you require any accommodations, please let us know.
For more information, you can contact us at hrcity@cityofkingston. ca.
All personal information will be handled in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).
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Custodian (City Hall) - FMCS, Temporary Part-Time (up to 6 months) in Kingston upon Thames employer: City of Kingston
The City of Kingston is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellness and professional growth. As a Custodian at City Hall, you will benefit from ongoing training opportunities, a defined pension plan, and corporate perks like discounted transit and fitness passes, all while contributing to the community in a meaningful way.
