Custodial Team Member (Days)

Wilfrid Laurier University•Waterloo, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Wilfrid Laurier University is seeking a Custodian: Days to join their Facilities and Asset Management department. This full-time, continuing position involves performing a variety of duties related to the cleaning and upkeep of the University’s buildings and fixtures, ensuring facilities are maintained at optimum levels with a responsive, customer-focused approach. The hours of work are Monday to Friday from 5:00 am to 1:30 pm, with the primary work location being Science 3, Frank C Peters Building, and other areas as assigned. The university may change an employee’s assigned work location due to operational reasons. The role reports to the Manager, Custodial Services and Training, and works under the day-to-day direction of a leadhand.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in custodial duties.
Knowledge of the safe application of chemicals and products used in cleaning and sanitizing.
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 customers and fellow employees.
Customer focused - responds promptly to customer needs. Uses customer information to improve service. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers.
Receptive to change - can adapt to changing circumstances. Makes suggestions for improvement.
Respects diversity - treats others with respect. Is understanding. Avoids unnecessary conflict.
Managing self - exhibits a strong sense of own capabilities. Demonstrates honesty, integrity and ethical conduct. Accepts ownership and accountability for own actions.
Ability to communicate effectively with leadhand, co-workers and customers.

Responsibilities

Respects and responds to direction given by leadhand(s).
Contributes and participates in the effective use of the Quality Control System.
Cleans, dusts and mops using either a wet or dry mop. Strips, waxes and polishes floors. Cleans walls, windows, furniture, washrooms (including showers and fixtures) in assigned areas.
Empties waste containers and recycling bins. Removes waste from building to outside containers.
Cleans and vacuums carpets and removes garbage from floors and fixtures. This may include the use of heavy carpet cleaning equipment.
Performs heavy work such as: unloading and transferring of supplies and equipment, moving and re-arranging furniture and equipment (to a max of 50lbs).
Maintenance of light bulbs and fluorescent tubes. This may involve working on ladders.
Unlocking classroom doors, rearranging furniture and cleaning chalkboards/whiteboards as required.
Carries out custodial duties related to conference and hotel operations.
Ensures equipment is maintained at an optimum level by operating it safely and reporting all required repairs to the leadhand immediately.
Requests supplies in a timely manner to ensure adequate levels are maintained at all times.
Reports infractions of regulations and policies to the leadhand. Examples are non-compliance with the fire code, environmental health and safety policies and student behaviour which may lead to accidents or injury.
Understanding of and compliance with procedures relating to infection control and effective cleaning methods.
The safe handling of chemicals to avoid either personal injury, exposure to others or damage to equipment.
Performs minor repairs and other duties as required.
Understands and complies with all Departmental Policies and Procedures.
Other duties as assigned.