Janitor - Call-in

City of St. John's; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking a full-time Janitor to maintain the cleanliness of recreational facilities, including the pool deck and washrooms. The ideal candidate will have previous cleaning experience and must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, including evening and weekend shifts. Physical stamina is required as the job involves lifting and repetitive tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial cleaning experience is essential.
• Ability to maintain good communications.
• Must be comfortable working around a swimming pool.

Responsibilities

• Complete building security checks.
• Clean and disinfect changerooms, washrooms, and the pool deck.
• Collect and change refuse and recycling.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

Graduation from High School

Job description

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Our City, Our Future

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

To maintain the cleanliness of the City’s Recreation Facilities, specifically the pool deck, changerooms, washrooms, lockers, steam and sauna and showers areas.

Accountabilities

Complete building security checks.

• Collect and change refuse, recycling and lost and found items.
• Clean washrooms - toilets, floors, mirrors, sinks, baby change stations.
• Clean lockers.
• Clean and disinfect changerooms / floors / showers etc.
• Clean and disinfect steam and sauna areas including floors and benches.
• Scrub and disinfect pool deck.
• Remove and clean pool ladders and equipment.
• Clean the pool interior
• Ensure walkways and exit doors are free of snow and ice.
• Replenish toiletries.
• Vacuum rugs, clean walls, windows and furniture.
• Operates a variety of cleaning equipment including floor scrubbers, pool vacuum, floor vacuum and polishers.
• Facility set ups a required.
• Other duties as required.
  
  

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from High School

Experience: Previous commercial cleaning experience

Other: Ability to work as a team to carry out verbal & written instructions. Ability to maintain good communications. Must be comfortable working around a swimming pool

Working Conditions

• This position will work in a fast-paced and a multi-tasked recreation environment.
• Will be required to evening shifts.
• Some weekend work may be required.
  
  

Working Conditions

• This position will work in a fast-paced and a multi-tasked recreation environment.
• Will be required to evening shifts.
• Some weekend work may be required.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Position requires physical stamina as the incumbent is required to complete repetitive tasks like sweeping, mopping and vacuuming large surface areas and lifting tables. The incumbent must be able to lift (minimum 35 pounds) and will be required to twist, bend, and squat in order to complete the duties. Some computer experience may be required.

Hours of Work

Various Shifts

Applicants must be members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1289, or should be prepared to join the Union immediately upon appointment.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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