Community Services

The strength in Middlesex Centre lies with its people. Located just west of the City of London, Middlesex Centre’s rural communities and small towns make it a great place to live, work and play.

Municipality of Middlesex Centre
Employment Opportunity
Custodian
Contract, Part-Time Position, Non-Union

**Division**: Community Services
Grow your Future at Middlesex Centre

The Municipality of Middlesex Centre is a thriving, progressive, and welcoming community. Located just west of the City of London, Middlesex Centre’s rural charm and vibrant small towns make it a great place to live, work, and play.
What makes us special? Our team
We are supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. We take pride in delivering the highest standard of municipal services to our community. We embrace our values of respect, cooperation, innovation, and integrity.
If you are a team player who is passionate about your work and are always looking for ways to improve and grow, then we want to hear from you.

**We can offer you**:

- Competitive compensation
- Participation in OMERS, one of the best defined-benefit pension plans in Canada
- An employee and family assistance program
- A culture that supports ongoing training and professional development.

Position Summary

Custodians are responsible for keeping the Komoka Wellness Centre facility in a clean and orderly condition. Custodians also provide frontline customer relations with members of the public, taking complaints and notifying Facility Operators of issues when required.

**Responsibilities**:

- Cleans floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming, following procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors.
- Gathers and empties trash and recycling as needed.
- Services, cleans, disinfects, and stocks restrooms and showers using hand and power cleaning equipment.
- Cleans windows, glass, partitions, and mirror using cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
- Dusts, cleans, and polishes furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
- Sets up, arranges, and removes decorations, tables, chairs to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.
- Monitors building security and safety by locking doors and notifying the Facility Operator of suspicious behaviour.
- Performs light grounds maintenance, such as gardening, and assists with snow removal.
- Notifies Facility Operators about need for repairs or concerns with building conditions.
- Receives and responds to inquiries and complaints and deals with all contacts in a courteous, friendly, and efficient manner to promote a high standard of customer service and public relations.
- Performs other duties as directed by the on-duty Facility Operator and/or Operations Supervisor or Manager of Community Services as relevant to the position.

Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Grade 12 Education / GED.

Experience
- 1-2 years of progressive experience cleaning in industrial and commercial environments.
- Customer service experience in dealing with members of the public.

Specialized Training & Licences
- First Aid CPR, WHMIS and various safety training considered an asset.

Skills & Abilities
- Good communication, interpersonal, literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Knowledge of relevant Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements.

Other Requirements
- Minimum of a valid Ontario class G driver’s license in good standing.
- Criminal Records Check.
- Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Able to lift 18kg/40lbs (e.g. garbage, janitorial supply boxes, tables, chairs).
- Able to complete physically demanding tasks such as walking, stairs, cleaning, mopping, setting up/taking down chairs.

Hours & Conditions of Work
This is a part-time position and normal work hours are varied and include evenings and weekends.
The schedule is typically 12-18 hours per week averaging 5 hours per shift, Monday to Friday (10:00 am - 2:00 pm or 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm) and 7 hours per shift on weekends (8:00 am - 3:30 pm or 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm).
This position primarily works at the Komoka Wellness Centre and is primarily indoors with constant physical work and some work completed outdoors. The use of Personal Protective Equipment is required and supplied when prescribed. This position works with potentially hazardous cleaning products controlled under WHMIS.
Compensation

Compensation for this position is currently $20.54 to $24.45 per hour.

**Job Posting #**: 2023-023

**Closing Date**: November 27, 2023

Middlesex Centre is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive recruitment and selection processes. Please advise us in confidence of any accommodations needed to ensure your access to a fair and equitable process.