janitor

Education:

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

Work setting:

• Commercial building.
• Industrial facility or establishment.
• Shopping centre or mall.
• Residential.
• Construction site.

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.
• Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings.
• 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.
• Perform safety and security checks.
• Supervise other workers.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair.
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas.

Area of work experience:

Cleaning.

Specialization or experience:

Specialized environmental skills and knowledge.

Equipment:

• Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers.
• Carpet cleaning machine.
• Polishing machines.
• Waxing machine.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

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:

• Tools.
• Safety equipment/gear.
• Uniform.
• Equipment.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Night.
• To be determined.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Other benefits:

Other benefits.