building caretaker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

All weather conditions.

Work setting:

Apartment/condominium complex. Urban area. Office building. Various locations. School or educational institution/establishment. Retail service establishment.

Tasks:

• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs.
• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse.
• Empty trash cans and other waste containers.
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs.
• Contact contractors for repairs and maintenance of the establishment.
• Perform minor repairs on appliances.
• Supervise other workers.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures.
• Work with minimal supervision.

Area of work experience:

Cleaning.

Specialization or experience:

Green economy sector.

Equipment:

• Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers.
• Carpet cleaning machine.
• Waxing machine.
• Steam cleaners.
• Power tools.
• Power lawn mowers.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Work under pressure.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Organized.
• Reliability.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours. Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime available.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .

Support for Veterans:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans . Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market .

Support for Indigenous people:

Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .

Supports for visible minorities:

Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.