On-Call Custodian

Durham Community Health Centre•Whitby, ON

12h•CA$21 - CA$22•Hybrid

About The Position

Part of the Corporate Services group, the Custodian ensures that the building and grounds are always clean, tidy, secure and safe in accordance with the agency’s policy and procedures, particularly as pertains to our clinical environment protocols for infection control, and overall health and safety requirements. This position does not have a set work schedule and must be available on short notice to report to work.

Requirements

Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, products and equipment related for medical facilities and overall office environment.
Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures in relation to building cleaning services, including WHMIS.
Familiar with infectious disease prevention and control and PIDAC or equivalent.
Familiar with the use of email and Microsoft outlook.
Must have experience in all areas of facility custodial/maintenance/janitorial/cleaning.
Grade 12 education at minimum, or equivalent required.
Basic computer literacy required.
Effective communication and team player skills.
Must have demonstrated customer service skills and experience.
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position (DCHC will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

Nice To Haves

Experience with microfiber cleaning systems or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Cleaning of all areas of the facility including grounds per cleaning schedule, and in accordance with the agency’s policy and procedures.
Maintain storage areas and cleaning equipment, materials and supplies in a safe and orderly manner, in order to ensure the safety of staff and public.
Set up and takedown of furniture and equipment for program activities.
Opening and closing of facility per agency’s policy and procedures.
Actively provide feedback to manager aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
Coordinate responsibilities with manager and other custodian/(s) to ensure that all custodial task items are completed as scheduled.
Grounds keeping.
Snow removal from entrances, exits, patios, walkways, and pavement.
Ensures scope of duties/accountabilities adheres to the established Health & Safety program, policies and procedures.
Ensures work performed are in a safe and healthy manner in keeping with the Agency’s obligations under the Occupational Health & Safety (OHSA) legislation, and as guided through the Agency’s Health & Safety program.
Any other duties as assigned from time to time.