Church Caretaker

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 5 years or more
**Work setting**:

- Urban area
- Office building
- Religious organization
- Church
**Tasks**:

- Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs
- Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
- Empty trash cans and other waste containers
- Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
- Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
- Contact contractors for repairs and maintenance of the establishment
- Perform minor repairs on appliances
- Perform safety and security checks
- Supervise other workers
- Move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies
- Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair
- Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures
- Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Property management course
**Area of work experience**:

- Cleaning
**Equipment**:

- Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers
- Carpet cleaning machine
- Polishing machines
- Steam cleaners
- Power tools
- Power lawn mowers
- Security system
- Small tractors (lawn/snow removal attachments)
- Upholstery cleaning equipment
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
**Financial benefits**:

- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)