Full-Time Permanent Caretaker

Fort Frances; Fort Frances; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Fort Frances is seeking a Full-Time Permanent Caretaker to maintain a recreational facility, including pool area, change rooms, and main lobby. You will follow established routines, work with a team, and occasionally handle large events.

Night shifts and weekend work are required, with accommodations available for applicants as needed. Candidates should have transferable skills and related experience; preferred certification includes Standard First Aid & CPR.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated transferable skills and related experience.
• Ability to organize and complete work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Cleans change rooms, washrooms, hallways, lobbies, viewing areas, activity areas, and vestibules in Memorial Sports Centre.
• Performs general cleaning tasks and assists with seasonal maintenance and repairs.
• Supports staff during large events and works as assigned.

Skills

Oral instructions

Written instructions

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Transferable skills & experience

Standard First Aid & CPR

Job description

• The incumbent is responsible for cleaning change rooms, washrooms, shower areas, hallways, lobbies, viewing areas, activity areas and vestibules in Memorial Sports Centre.

Direction of Others

N/A

Direction Received

• The incumbent reports directly to the Facilities Superintendent.
• The incumbent follows established maintenance routines and is directed by policies and operating procedures.

Revenue, Asset and Expenditure Scope

N/A

General Responsibilities

• Provides janitorial services in the day-to-day cleaning of pool area change rooms, hallways, weight training area, squash courts, pool viewing area, main lobby area, and main washrooms.
• Performs additional cleaning tasks in hallways, seating areas, upstairs corridor, change rooms, main lobby, washrooms and meeting area.
• Assists other staff with seasonal maintenance and repairs
• Available to provide assistance with large special events as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Effort

• Regular muscular exertion through the movement of equipment and products
• This requires command of both fine and gross motor skills.
• Physical demands relate to muscular and sensory strain for prolonged periods of time.
  
  • This includes continuous standing and walking, reaching, stooping, and contorting oneself to perform cleaning tasks.
• Operation of equipment and tools requiring physical coordination and control
  
  • This includes the use of vacuum cleaners, brooms, and automatic floor-scrubbing equipment.

Education and Qualifications

Required:

• Demonstrated transferable skills and related experience

Preferred:

• Standard First Aid & CPR

Knowledge, Ability & Skill

• Understands and effectively carries out oral and written instructions
• Able to organize and complete work assignments under minimal supervision
• Demonstrates the ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Demonstrates willingness to learn, and the ability to adapt and take initiative

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidates for this position will be required to:

• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Working Conditions

• The workday is spent primarily indoors in a recreational facility environment.
• The incumbent will be exposed to work-related hazards and disagreeable conditions, including temperature extremes, high humidity, and wetness.
• The incumbent is required to work night shifts and during the weekend.

Current Postings For This Job

Full-Time Permanent Caretaker

Deadline: Open Until Filled | Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Accommodations

The Town of Fort Frances is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, as well as for our staff. This service is available upon request by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail] or [phone] ext. 1220 .

Human Resources will work with any applicants who request accommodations to ensure that arrangements are in place to ensure their needs are met.

We ensure that all new hires are advised of our policies for accommodating employees with disabilities, and we are more than happy to provide accommodations to our new staff.

Disclosure

Use of AI

The Town of Fort Frances may use AI‑assisted tools to support administrative parts of the hiring process, such as organizing applications or identifying job‑related qualifications.

These tools do not make decisions about candidate screening or selection. All hiring decisions are made solely by Town Human Resources and authorized Administration staff.

Collection of Personal Information

Personal information is managed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).