Custodial and Grounds Worker

Wilfrid Laurier University • Brantford, ON

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial/Maintenance person is responsible for a variety of duties related to the cleaning and upkeep of the University's buildings and fixtures. A responsive, community focused approach is required to ensure that facilities are maintained at an optimal level. This position exists to provide a clean, orderly, safe and functional facility that will aid in the stability of maintaining higher educational proficiency.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in custodial duties
• Knowledge of the safe application of chemicals and products used in cleaning and sanitizing
• General knowledge of the techniques, tools and materials used in performing custodial tasks.
• An understanding of WHIMIS
• Team work - ability to work in a team environment with a minimum of supervision. Shares information with team members. Is collaborative in dealing with students, faculty, staff and fellow employees
• Receptive to change - can adapt to changing circumstances. Makes suggestions for improvement
• Respects diversity- treats others with respect. Is understanding. Avoids unnecessary conflict
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Flexibility to work weekends as required

Nice To Haves

• Health and Safety Experience an asset
• Opportunities available to volunteer to participate in the on-call rotation

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties necessary to keep assigned building and facilities clean and in a desirable condition: Cleans, dusts and mops using either a wet or dry mop, Polishes floors, walls, windows, furniture, washrooms and fixtures in the building, Empties waste containers and recycling bins, removes waste from building to outside containers, Vacuums carpets and removes garbage from floors and fixtures (this may include the use of heavy carpet cleaning equipment.), Cleaning residence rooms and completing conference turnovers as directed, Snow removal around entrance ways, lawn maintenance, unloading and transferring of supplies and equipment, moving and re-arranging furniture and equipment, Clean light fixtures; replace lights, bulbs, and fluorescent tubes as necessary; Move, arrange, and set up classroom and office equipment, supplies, and furniture; inventory equipment and furniture at site locations; set up rooms for meetings, assembly, university events, etc, Requests supplies in a timely manner to ensure adequate levels are maintained at all times, Compliance and understanding of procedures relating to infection control and effective cleaning methods, The safe handling of chemical to avoid either personal injury, exposure to others or damage to equipment, Performs other duties as required.
• Performs Maintenance functions for the facilities: Complies with all university policies and procedures and with all applicable provincial and federal laws and regulations (WHMIS and OHSA), Maintenance of light bulbs and fluorescent tubes. This may involve working on ladders, Reports infractions of regulations and policies to the Area Manager: Custodial Services; examples are non-compliance with the fire code, environmental health and safety policies and student behaviour which may lead to accidents or injuries, Reports required repairs to facilities and equipment to the Area Manager: Custodial Services, Responsible for opening and closing the building(s) as required, Maintains grounds including but limited to weeding, parking lot maintenance, landscaping and snow removal as required, Installation of parking signs, Performs minor maintenance duties to the campus facilities (example, drywall patching and painting), Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Rate of Pay: $28.82 per hour
• This is a full time, Continuing position.
• The normal hours of work are Monday - Friday - 05:00 am - 01:30 pm.
• When possible, the manager will adjust hours to ensure no more than 40 hours are worked in a week
• This position requires participation in a mandatory seasonal on-call rotation, scheduled on a biweekly rotational basis.
• Employees will be required to participate in rotating weekend on-call coverage annually from November 15 to April 1.
• Employees assigned to on-call status by their Lead Hand or Manager will receive an on-call payment of $30 for each 24-hour period of on-call coverage.
• On-call payments are not included in the calculation of overtime wages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed