Casual Custodian x2

Northwest Employment Works; Nipigon Township; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Employment Works is seeking a Custodian in Nipigon Township responsible for maintaining cleanliness and performing minor repairs in District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration buildings. Key tasks include cleaning common areas, repairing appliances, and assisting with inspections.

Candidates need at least a high school diploma and 1-3 years of maintenance experience. This role promotes equal opportunities and encourages diversity in applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• One to three years of maintenance experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of common areas and prepare apartments for new tenants.
• Perform minor repairs on electrical and plumbing systems.
• Assist with large renovations/projects and yearly unit inspections.
• Maintain outside property and remove unwelcome animals when necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Applicants must reside in Schreiber, Geraldton or Nipigon to provide up to 5 weeks’ local coverage annually.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Supervisor, Property Management, the Custodian is responsible for performing minor repairs, maintaining the cleanliness of The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board buildings as well as troubleshooting minor tenant conflicts.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains cleanliness of all common areas including public washrooms, parking lots, laundry rooms, stairwells and basements; cleans and waxes floors; shampoos and vacuums carpets; washes windows and walls; removes garbage, etc.
• Prepares vacant apartments for new tenants; strips, cleans and waxes floors; shampoos and vacuums carpets; washes windows and walls; cleans and repairs appliances; paints surfaces, etc.
• Ensures heating and water systems are in good state of repair and maintained.
• Repairs, removes, replaces and installs electrical hardware including ceiling fixtures, doorbells, fluorescent ballasts, range hoods, exhaust fans, filters, drain hoses, baseboard heaters, etc.
• Performs plumbing tasks including unclogging drains and toilets, repairing and replacing sinks and faucets, toilets, toilet tanks, washers, stem assemblies, faucet spouts, etc.
• Removes, replaces floor tiles, counter tops, smoke detectors, drywall, minor painting, deck flooring, stair treads, handrails, doors, windows, screens, locks, splintered casings and trims, changes locks, light bulbs, maintains entrance, security and emergency lighting, etc., as necessary.
• Assists Maintenance Repairpersons with large renovations/projects and yearly unit inspections; checks for unit damage, smoke detectors, furnace filters, etc.
• Maintains outside property; clears garbage and debris, maintains parking lots, waters lawns, etc.; maintains and operates garbage compactor, snow blower, lawnmower, etc.
• Removes various unwelcome animals such as skunks, rodents, etc. from units and premises.
• Assists Property Manager; monitors units for abandonment, damage, vacancies; site parking issues; eviction notices; informs Property Manager of serious tenant conflicts or concerns.
• Assists locked‑out tenants back into their units.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• One to three years’ maintenance experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills for constant interaction with a diverse or difficult clientele.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must undergo a successful police records check, Type II.
• Use of a vehicle may be required.
• Travel may be required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

As an equal opportunity employer, the TBDSSAB encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.