Custodian

**JOB TITLE: Custodian **Staff Bargaining Unit

**DEPARTMENT**:Facilities

**POSITION STATUS**:Permanent, Full-Time (40 Hours/week)
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**NUMBER OF POSITIONS**:3

**LOCATION**:Sault Ste. Marie

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED**:Manager, Physical Plant

**JOB SUMMARY**:
A. Janitorial 85%
B. Building Safety & Security 10%
C. Other Duties 5%

**Total 100%**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
A. **Janitorial (85%)**
- Follow accepted industry practices as outlined by the American Physical Plant
Association (APPA)
- Complete all cleaning functions as directed throughout the entire campus, including but not limited to:

- Clean all areas, surfaces and equipment
- Sanitize and disinfect washrooms, food service areas, lunch rooms, cafeteria and garbage containers
- Empty garbage containers and recycling bins
- Dust mop and wet mop floors and stairwells using appropriate equipment
- Spray buff, strip and wax floors as directed
- Vacuum and steam clean or shampoo carpeting and furniture

B. **Building Safety & Security (10%)**
- Monitor building equipment and physical assets and report any visible defects to
Maintenance staff
- As part of regular duties, check all buildings and secure areas as per policies/procedures under direction of the Manager, Physical Plant
- Monitor all plant safety equipment and alarm systems for issues, and contact appropriate staff when required
- Provide complete and accurate incident and accident reports to the Manager,
Physical Plant in a timely fashion and with all required information
- Maintain safe and secure access to all doors, offices, classrooms, and main entry doors including snow removal in the winter
- Check and log appropriate identification and authorization of any person or persons accessing buildings during building closure hours
- Ensure contractors sign in and out in log books
- Ensure Health and Safety Regulations and Policies are maintained in all Plant areas and report any abuses accordingly
- Assist in school functions by limiting and/or monitoring property uses, access, and events

C. **Other Duties (5%)**
- Assist in additional emergency snow removal, as needed
- Set up and take down in room(s) where special events occur, as directed
- Notify the Manager, Physical Plant of all supply requirements and process work orders
- Other duties, as assigned

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:
**Physical Effort - Considerable**
- Frequent and lengthy periods of heavy physical effort
- Physical effort required for lifting and handling of materials, machines and equipment

**Physical Environment - Considerable Physical/Moderate Hazardous**
- In the event of closure due to storms or emergencies, this position may be required to assist with essential services
- Various seasons will affect priorities in day-to-day work (e.g. floors may require extra

attention, and differing janitorial procedures in the winter months)

**Sensory Attention - Moderate**:

- Work activities involve the need to concentrate on a variety of sensory inputs/tasks for intermediate durations, requiring attention several times a day

**Mental Stress - Moderate**:

- This position will require some shift work and weekend work
- May be required to work shut down period during winter holiday
- Shifts may require working independently and alone
- May be required to provide safety and security duties during unscheduled shutdowns

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Grade 12 diploma
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in commercial or institutional cleaning, caretaking, housekeeping, janitorial services and/or custodial duties, including some security responsibilities
- First Aid/CPR Certification an asset
- Knowledge and understanding of Health, Safety and Security procedures
- Must have the physical stamina required to execute the job duties on a regular basis
- Commitment to understanding Algoma University’s Special Mission and the Seven

Grandfather teachings
- Vulnerable Sector Check Required

**START DATE**:ASAP

**SALARY SCALE**:$44,026 - $55,032 annually

**Please submit a resume and cover letter (combined PDF) to People and Culture no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday February 24, 2023.**

our Institution, including equity-seeking groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and
2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Check as a condition of employment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $44,026.00-$55,032.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-02-24