Custodian/Maintenance Worker

Position Summary: The UNFC Custodian/Maintenance Worker must maintain a high level of safety and confidentiality and is accountable to the United Native Friendship Centre policies, objectives and direction as determined by the UNFC Board of Directors and Executive Director.

Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 OSSD or equivalent
  • 2-3 years of custodial & maintenance experience
  • Excellent comprehension of detailed instructions orally and written
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multi-task and establish priorities with attention to details
  • High level of Health & Safety Standards and knowledge
  • History of excellent work ethics and dependability
  • Knowledge and experience using cleaning supplies and equipment, operating grounds maintenance equipment, hand tools and performing minor maintenance with some strenuous tasks with some heavy lifting involved.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, and crouch
  • Work efficiently to complete tasks while being detailed and effective
  • Ability to work independently, cooperatively, and responsibly with minimal supervision and within a team environment
  • Current First Aid/CPR is preferred
  • WHMIS Certified
  • Valid Driver’s license and access to your own vehicle
  • Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Maintenance and cleanliness of 427 Mowat Avenue
  • Accountable for the quality and timelines of work commitments
  • The use of proper personal protective equipment and following all health and safety guidelines while performing maintenance/cleaning duties/tasks
  • Addressing and reporting any health and safety issues that are identified in an efficient and timely manner
  • Technical knowledge of machinery for purpose of cleaning, grass maintenance & snow removal
  • Team player that can be dependable and flexible with hours of work
  • Record and communication of need for any equipment repairs
  • Keep inventory of cleaning products and order, pick up, or have delivered as needed.
  • Stock and refill products such as(toilet paper, garbage bags, hand towels, soap, etc.) for all areas of building.

Duties:

  • Manage purchases from (Canadian Tire, Walmart & General Supply Etc.)
  • Perform routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies
  • Perform landscaping duties such as mowing, weed eating, raking, etc. as seasonally required
  • Perform minor repairs on the building, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC equipment to support building operations and activities (i.e. clogged toilet, breaker resets, changing furnace filters, etc.)
  • Identify major repairs and report to management
  • Schedule vehicle repairs/maintenance and upgrades
  • Perform snow removal by shoveling, salting, as required
  • Building sanitation – clean floors and collect garbage daily, recycling as needed
  • Bathroom sanitizing – floors, garbage, toilets, sink and fixtures daily
  • Vacuum offices and other carpets as needed
  • Clean and disinfect lobby, stairways and public areas daily
  • Disinfect hard surfaces, staircase and banisters daily
  • Disinfect mop heads weekly
  • Disinfect water coolers weekly
  • Clean glass doors and handles weekly
  • Maintain a daily logbook and track hours worked
  • Willingness to maintain or upgrade professional skills
  • Promote a safe and healthy work environment
  • Other related duties as requested

*Annual Floor waxing in some areas to be done during holidays or closed periods when there is no regular programing planned in those areas.

Cultural awareness: Sensitive & accepting to the culturally based activities, teaching and practices of UNFC (ie: Smudge, Drumming, Ceremonies etc.)