Building Superintendent I

County of Simcoe; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Simcoe is hiring a Janitorial and Maintenance Assistant to clean, maintain, and prepare units for new tenants at Community Housing properties. Responsibilities include interior and exterior upkeep, grounds care, supply management, and responding to urgent issues while complying with safety and privacy policies.

The role requires minimum 12th grade, WHMIS, a valid G‑class license, and at least one year in janitorial work.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of janitorial and maintenance experience.
• Good knowledge of janitorial methods and safety practices.
• Ability to work with tenants in a tactful and respectful manner.
• Willingness to respond after hours for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain all building areas, inside and out, including grounds.
• Prepare vacant units for new tenants.
• Monitor supplies and store materials; prepare requisitions.
• Maintain records and follow preventive maintenance schedules.
• Address tenant issues per policies and act on emergencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict de-escalation

Customer service mindset

Education

Grade 12 education

WHMIS knowledge

G-class driver's license

Criminal record check (vulnerable sector)

Handyperson skills (carpentry, electrical, plumbing)

Building automation knowledge

Tools

Power tools operation

Lawn equipment operation

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Responsible for daily cleaning and general property maintenance, both inside and outside, including grounds work for Community Housing apartment buildings and family unit homes. Prepare units when vacant by cleaning all appliances, windows, stripping and sealing flooring and assisting tradespersons. Assist Building Superintendent II as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not listed in order of priority)

1. The cleaning and maintenance of all public areas of the building(s), including vacuuming, shampooing, mopping, sweeping, stripping, waxing, dusting and wiping of all floor, wall, ceiling, window, door and fixture areas.

2. Preparing vacant rental units for incoming tenants.

3. Removing all garbage and recycling material from building(s) to container or curb.

4. Monitor inventory of supplies and storage of materials, completing requisitions as required.

5. Maintain records, utilize approved systems and follow preventative maintenance schedules as required.

6. Monitor cleanliness and conditions of assigned County facilities and report areas of concern via approved communication procedure and systems.

7. Act on immediate priorities (e.g. spills, accidents, full refuse container removal, clogged toilets) as required.

8. Ensure grounds are tidy as directed.

9. Interior maintenance:

• Repair of window screens

10. Exterior maintenance:

• Pruning hedges, bushes and trees
• Weeding, fertilizing and watering of grounds
• Picking up litter
• Window washing
• Sanding and/or salting of walkways and parking lots

11. Maintain basic stock of all required maintenance supplies.

12. Deal with tenant issues as they arise in conformance with the Corporation’s guidelines and policies, and with the Residential Tenancies Act.

13. Other duties as may be required, including redeployment in emergency situations.

14. Comply with provincial and County occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.

15. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CORPORATE COMPETENCIES

• Acts with the Customer in Mind
• Continuously Seeks to Improve Work Processes
• Communicates with Impact

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION

• Minimum grade 12 education. This job may be considered for educational equivalency in accordance with County Policy.
• Good knowledge of janitorial methods.
• “Handyperson” skills including carpentry, electrical, plumbing and mechanical abilities considered an asset.
• Building automation systems knowledge considered an asset.
• Sound oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal with physically demanding duties.
• Ability to deal with tenants in a tactful and respectful manner.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and the ability to de-escalate conflict.
• Valid G Class Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable motorized vehicle (car, truck, suv, or van) for work purposes.
• Available for after-hours emergency response to building(s)
• Good working knowledge of WHMIS.
• Good working knowledge of maintenance & operation of power equipment (power tools, lawn mowers and trimmers, lawn tractor, snow blower).
• Criminal reference check with vulnerable sector clearance.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of one (1) year prior experience in janitorial and maintenance duties.

EFFORT

• Physical effort required for this position on a daily basis when carrying out duties.
• Mental effort required when operating power tools, lawn and snow clearing equipment, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Will be required to enter into tenants’ home environments.
• Exposure to all elements of weather, dust, dirt, noise, odour, chemicals, etc., while carrying out duties.
• May have to interact with tenants who are in emotional crisis.
• May be exposed to household pests, cigarette smoke and other undesirable conditions.
• May be exposed to stressful, unpleasant/emotional situations when tenants have conflicts.
• Flexibility is required for this role, Ability to work staggered and/or afternoon shifts.
• Participation in an on-call rotation schedule to support after-hours operations (evenings, nights, and weekends) up to 3 weeks per quarter.

Salary Grade

$28.29 - $28.92

Union

OPSEU 328

The County of Simcoe thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act (2001) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.