Facilities Custodian

Key Industries; Saint John; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Industries is seeking a reliable facilities and production support person to perform cleaning, maintenance, and basic janitorial duties in our Saint John facility. The role requires attention to safety and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

You will dust, sweep, mop, remove waste, assist with snow removal, and help maintain a tidy, safe environment. Certification in First Aid and WHMIS are preferred, and the candidate must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, products and equipment.
• First Aid certification is required or preferred.
• WHMIS familiarity is expected.

Responsibilities

• Dust, sweep, vacuum, and mop floors.
• Remove garbage, cardboard and recyclables.
• Wipe down doors and flush handles.
• Properly dispose of soiled items and bodily fluids.
• Operate janitorial machinery for stripping and waxing floors as needed.
• Provide access to the building for tradesmen conducting repairs.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of chemicals and cleaning supplies.
• Wear protective gear as required for specific tasks.
• Fill out maintenance inventory sheets and organize supplies.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Cleaning procedures

First Aid Certified

WHMIS

Job description

JOB TITLE

REPORTS TO

Director of Facilities & Production

ABOUT US

Key Industries has been providing services to people with disabilities since 1974. We are an “Employment First” agency offering a wide range of pre‑employment programs, social and community programs, and supports for those with complex needs.Key Industries has transitioned from a sheltered model to an agency that provides a wide range of outreach programs meeting the needs of all individuals with a disability. We believe in the possibilities for all people and are proud of the services that we provide.

OUR MISSION

Providing employment-first programs and personalized services to empower persons with a disability to achieve personal, community and economic independence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dust, sweep, vacuum, and mop floors.
• Remove garbage, cardboard, and recyclables.
• Wipe down doors and flush handles.
• Properly dispose of soiled items and bodily fluids.
• Operate heavy-duty janitorial machinery for stripping and waxing floors; move or arrange furniture as necessary.
• Perform snow removal in entrances, exits, and hallways, ensuring these areas are adequately salted and sanded.
• Ensure that halls and rooms are thoroughly cleaned and free of clutter.
• Regularly check the condition of the building and grounds; report any major concerns or unsafe conditions to management.
  
• Provide access to the building for tradesmen conducting repairs.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of chemicals and cleaning supplies.
• Wear protective gear as required for specific tasks.
• Fill out maintenance inventory sheets, order supplies, and organize supplies upon arrival.
• Complete miscellaneous duties as requested by management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Previous cleaning experience and the ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs
• Understanding of standard cleaning procedures, products, and equipment
• Certified in First Aid
• WHMIS

• Cooperative
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work under minimal supervision

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its environment change.

All candidates must submit to a criminal record check with vulnerable sectors and a Social Development check prior to employment with Key Industries.