Custodian, Permanent Part time in Bedford

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Community and Social Services Division Social Housing invites applications for the position of Custodian in the Housing Department.

Permanent Part-Time Hours: 20 hrs/ pay period

Location: Westport, ON

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: $25.17 to $29.92

Please note: This position is part of the OPSEU Local 494 bargaining unit.

Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and indirectly to the Social Housing Manager and Director, Community and Social Services, the Custodian will be responsible for maintaining the properties of the Social Housing Department in a good state of repair.

Qualifications:

• Minimum one year experience working in a custodial/property maintenance role.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Be self-sufficient, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and within a team-delivered organizational model.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of the community.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends depending upon the needs of the community.
• Ability to participate in the after-hours, on-call program as scheduled.
• The possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable provincial and municipal acts.
• Responsible for keeping all public areas within and around the buildings clean and free of hazards.
• Responsible for maintaining the building in a good state of repair.
• Where repairs or maintenance work is beyond the technical capabilities of the Custodian, defects must be reported immediately to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Responsible for preparing units for new Tenants and performing minor repairs such as, but not limited to, repairing of leaky faucets and clearing blocked drains, replacing broken windows, changing of light bulbs, replacing light switch plates, receptacle cover plates, painting, washing and painting walls, etc.
• Responsible for the upkeep of the grounds, trees and flower beds, including cutting, fertilizing and watering lawns, pruning of shrubs and trees and the weeding of flower beds, snow removal and de-icing of exits/sidewalks/crawlspace entry in the winter months.
• Responsible for keeping all tools and equipment placed in their charge in good working order.
• Report defective and missing equipment/supplies to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Responsible for the general security of the building and for all keys left in their charge.
• Responsible for maintaining all firefighting equipment in the building as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Responsible for duties as outlined in the Fire Plan.
• Responsible for cleaning, changing locks and minor repairs to units on tenant move out and/or as required.
• Ability to perform tasks involving outside/inside labour which includes lifting a minimum of 50 lbs., cleaning, snow shovelling, garbage removal, supply delivery and moving appliances.
• Working knowledge of computer systems such as; Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word.
• Maintains the building checklists and the fire/snow and solar and on call log books.
• Assist, as requested and/or required, in various unit inspections (i.e. move-in, annual, etc.) and other inspections (i.e. air conditioner, door closures, etc.).
• Participate in the after-hours and snow removal schedule as assigned.
• Provide backup coverage for staff as requested.
• Ensure divisional policies, procedures and best practices are adhered to.
• Ensure the highest level of professional standards are met and maintained.
• Ability to deal effectively in difficult situations.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville regards its employees as the most valuable asset in the organization. All managers are responsible and accountable for ensuring that health and safety standards are incorporated into all aspects of our business.

Be knowledgeable and ensure compliance with the Residential Tenancies Act, Personal Protective Equipment, WHMIS, First Aid, and handling/procedures for dealing with hazardous materials.

Maintain a high level of respect of confidentiality for the organization, as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

As set out in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville’s Peacetime Emergency Plan, perform duties upon the declaration of a peacetime State of Emergency.

Other related duties may be assigned, as requested and required.