Job Description

POSITION: BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

HOUR OF WORK: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (August 11

th

- Sept 5th)

REPORTS TO: PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER/JANITORIAL - MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR

WAGE: $22.00/hour

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

This is a temporary, full-time with flexible hours position and primary responsibilities are to provide indoor janitorial, minor repairs and maintenance for all areas including all common areas, reception/lobby, classrooms, meeting rooms, offices, hallways, stairwells, gym and kitchen.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Janitorial:


Mop floors, vacuum carpeted areas, dust furniture, and clean windows and windowsills. Operate floor cleaner for gym. Empty waste baskets, garbage cans, recycle and compost bins and deliver to outdoor bins. Maintain entrance, lobby areas, including doors, handles and windows. Clean and disinfect sinks, counters, floors, toilets and fixtures, and spot clean walls and partitions. Replenish tissue, paper towels and soap dispensers. Maintain storage areas and ensure proper storage of cleaning supplies. Help maintain adequate supply of cleaning/janitorial supplies. Work with other staff to deep clean as required, sometimes afterhours/weekends.

Indoor Maintenance:


Identify and address maintenance issues and minor repairs, i.e., light fixtures, wall sockets, etc. Meeting room, gym/facility rentals or event set-up and tear-down requirements, and retrieve, set-up and return tables/chairs to storage. Assist with moving office furniture/equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Valid WHMIS Certificate (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) is required and Tsawout can provide the training. Ability to identify and use the right tools and equipment for different tasks. Ability to follow instructions and work independently with limited supervision. Strong customer service and communication skills and ability to maintain positive working relationships. Must be reliable, demonstrate sound work ethics and be proactive. Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, heavy lifting, operate cleaning equipment, moving furniture and desks. A Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment. Driver's License is an asset.

OTHER FACTORS

Culture/Language

Respect for and working knowledge of the S?AUTW? culture is required.

Personal Attributes

The Building Maintenance Worker maintains strict confidentiality in performing their duties and demonstrates the following personal attributes: Respect, Empathy, Strength, Pride and Equality