Custodian/janitor

**Custodian**

**Qualifications / Skills**:

- Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures.
- Ability to stand, walk, and bend for many hours.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion for long periods of time.
- Experience with using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor scrubber, and cleaning solutions.
- Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules.
- Communication skills.
- Ensure safe, clean and well-maintained facilities to enhance the experiance enjoyed by members, volunteers, staff and participants.
- Team player.

**Education and Experience Requirements**:

- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Custodial experience would be an asset.

**Daily Duties and Responsibilities**
- Keeps building and property in clean and orderly condition.
- Performs routine maintenance activities.
- Performs heavy cleaning duties.
- Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuums floors.
- Gathers and empties trash.
- Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities.
- Dusts equipment.
- Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers.
- Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions.
- Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Cleans and polishes fixtures.
- Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs.
- Notifies managers regarding the need for repairs to building or equipment.

**Certifications**

Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry Check, WHIMIS and First Aid are required.

**Salary**: From $14.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- On call
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Amherst, NS B4H 3B2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-23
Expected start date: 2023-06-04