Caretaker

City of Windsor•Windsor, ON

2d•CA$22 - CA$27

About The Position

The City of Windsor is seeking a Caretaker to join their team. This position will perform all necessary cleaning duties, maintain building exteriors and grounds, set up for programs and displays, and perform a variety of building repairs. The Caretaker will also function as part of a system maintenance team, assist in moving library materials and equipment, sort and deliver mail, and assist in maintaining security. The role also includes performing Occupational Health & Safety duties.

Requirements

Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency.
Must have over three (3) months of experience in building maintenance.
Must be able to work on weekends.
Must have the ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required.
If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful Driver’s license is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment.
Will work within a team environment and must be flexible in the acceptance of assignments and change of tasks.
Must have effective time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Perform all necessary cleaning duties such as maintaining the daily upkeep of building interiors for cleanliness and safety, including washing and waxing floors.
Remove garbage, recycling, vacuum carpets, clean washrooms, wash walls and windows, clean tiles and dust.
Maintain building exteriors and grounds including removing litter and graffiti, mowing grass, planting, watering and weeding gardens and snow removal.
Set-up for programs and displays, including arranging chairs, moving equipment and setting up hardware.
Perform a variety of building repairs, including painting, construction and furniture repairs.
Function as part of a system maintenance team performing repairs and upkeep, including assisting in the repair of heavy machinery such as riding lawn mowers, snow blowers and floor buffers.
Occasionally move library materials, furniture, equipment between agencies using a library vehicle.
Sort and deliver mail.
Assist in maintaining security including locking and unlocking buildings, checking washrooms and providing emergency assistance to customer service staff when required.
Perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health & Safety Program.
Perform other related duties as assigned.