General Maintenance Porter

Alphapointe; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in York Region is seeking Porters to perform custodial and minor maintenance duties. Responsibilities include cleaning, setup for events, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of cleaning chemicals and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This role offers a flexible work schedule, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties to maintain factory and offices.
• Replace light bulbs and clean furnishings.
• Setup rooms for events and meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Alphapointe is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 816-237-2029 or at [e-mail] .

As part of its mission, Alphapointe provides preferential hiring to people with vision impairments (legally blind).

Alphapointe is a non-profit agency whose mission is to empower people with vision loss to achieve their goals and aspirations. Alphapointe offers a great working environment that's both challenging and satisfying as well as an array of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, vacation and sick time, paid holidays and flexible spending options as well as a generous 401(k).

Job Summary: The Porters are responsible for performing custodial duties, minor maintenance and other miscellaneous duties in order to ensure that factory and offices are maintained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner in compliance with regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). To perform routine cleaning, replaces light bulbs, dusts and sanitizes furniture, empties trash receptacles sweep, mop and vacuums floors, service, clean, and supply restroom, cafeteria. Other tasks include setting up rooms for meetings,
classes or events.

Essential Functions:

• Understand and comply with all company safety policies and procedures and utilize all necessary safety equipment.
• Recommend, as appropriate, changes that could improve the quality of the workflow.
• Clean and care for factory and offices in order to ensure they are maintained in a safe and healthy manner.
• Report malfunction of bathroom fixtures, light fixtures, and/or damages to room or hall furnishings to supervisor.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Maintain storage areas, cleaning equipment, materials and supplies in a safe and orderly manner in order to ensure the safety of staff.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.
• Be prepared to work overtime as needed.
• Perform all other activities as requested by management.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Must have good knowledge of cleaning chemicals
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Flexible work environment
• On feet for 8 hour shift

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Friday; 7:30am-4:00pm

Alphapointe is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran