Part Time Custodian - Engineering (1 vacancy)

Woodstock Art Gallery; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local city organization is seeking a part-time custodian to perform general cleaning duties in the Engineering Department. Responsibilities include cleaning high-touch areas and ensuring a safe and clean environment. The ideal candidate should possess Grade 10 or equivalent and relevant experience. This position offers a starting wage of $17.74 - $19.05/hour and requires availability after 4:30 p.m., with opportunities for pension and training.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Training opportunities

Great working environment

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent and/or relevant experience would be considered.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge and experience in custodial and cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning duties inside Engineering Department.
• Cleans and disinfects high-touch areas.
• Sweeps and mops floors.
• Dusts throughout the building.
• Notifies Supervisor of low stock items for supply orders.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Knowledge in custodial duties

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

2025-68

PART TIME CUSTODIAN - ENGINEERING (1 vacancy)

Reporting to:Engineering Office Supervisor
Department:Engineering
Classification: PERMANENT Part Time; Unionized
Salary Range: $17.74 - $19.05/hour as per Schedule “A”
Hours of Work: As per CA.
Starting Date: August 2025
Application Deadline:No later than 4:00 p.m. August 11, 2025

Why City of Woodstock?
Known as the Friendly-City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel. With a growing population of over 50,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities. The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities. At the crossroads of highways 401 and 403, Woodstock has a thriving manufacturing sector and opportunities in agriculture, education and healthcare and convenient access to communities across Southwestern Ontario. Visitors can enjoy the city’s many festivals and delight in the many local shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock.
When you work for the City of Woodstock, you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle. Other great benefits to working at the City of Woodstock:

• Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers,
• Competitive Wages,
• Option to join a Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions are matched by the city,
• Training opportunities to support you in this role,
• And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference, just to name a few.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs general cleaning duties inside Engineering Department:

• Cleaning & disinfecting high-touch areas such as counters, doorknobs or handles, light switches, etc.
• Cleaning & disinfecting washrooms including public washroom, refills soap and paper towel dispensers.
• Sweeping and mopping floors.
• Vacuuming carpeted areas.
• Dusting throughout building.
• Washing windows/glass.
• Collecting and taking out garbage and recycling.
• Notifying Supervisor of low stock items for supply orders.
• Arming building at the end of a shift.

1. Performs maintenance duties in and around Engineering Department as requested:

• Picking up loose garbage outside the buildings.
• Shoveling snow from the surrounding sidewalks, ramps and doorways.
• Performing other odd jobs such as by not inclusive:

• Changing light bulbs.
• Touching up paint as required.
• Identifying unsafe conditions and making corrections or notifying appropriate person on more serious issues.
• Moving & installing furniture when required.

• Keeping Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) up to date and available for all chemicals used, handled or stored.

1. Works with minimal supervision.
2. Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Grade 10 or equivalent and/or relevant experience would be considered.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge and experience in custodial and cleaning duties

Working Conditions:

• Usual custodial conditions including working with cleaning chemicals
• This position requires standing, walking, and performing physical tasks for extended periods of time including heavy lifting and climbing ladders
• This position requires standing, walking, and performing physical tasks for extended periods of time.
• Must be available to work evening hours after 4:30 p.m.
• Hours of work will not exceed forty-eight (48) hours in a two-week period in accordance with the C.U.P.E., Local 1146 – Inside Part-time Unit collective agreement.

The City of Woodstockis committed to diversity andinclusivityin employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equality, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we’re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be. We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results. If this sounds like an environment in which you would like to work, apply here today! We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Please note: Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015 as soon as it has been identified.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstockwill provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contacting [e-mail]. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check and reference checks as well as proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter via online at http://careers.cityofwoodstock.ca.

We thank all candidates who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.