Seasonal Custodian

**Seasonal Custodian**

This position offers an hourly rate of $20.36/hr plus the following:

- An additional $1.43/hr in lieu of benefits;
- Option to enroll in the defined benefit pension plan with contributions that are matched by Niagara Parks;
- 4% vacation pay; and
- Employee passes to Niagara Parks attractions to be shared with family and friends.

Please note that the wage outlined above is the Seasonal Bargaining Unit rate. Students will be paid in accordance with Ontario minimum wage standards.

**Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2023, however, resumes will be reviewed and considered as they are received.**

**ABOUT US**:
Niagara Parks is one of the largest employers in the Niagara Region, with over 1,700 full time and seasonal employees. Our team is comprised of energetic and friendly staff who provide guests from around the world with exceptional quality service. Niagara Parks is committed to attracting and retaining a highly professional, motivated, engaged and inclusive workforce within a culture of teamwork, mutual respect and trust. This is achieved by aligning the right people with the right skills in the right places to promote continuous improvement and excellence. Our corporate vision is to be an innovative example of sustainability as the environmental and cultural stewards of the Niagara River Corridor; a welcoming, accessible and inspiring place offering world class natural, historical and authentic experiences; a source of national pride and identity; and one of the most spectacular parks in the world.

**Position Summary**:
Under the general supervision of the Department Manager, or Designate and within established policies, procedures, and guidelines to provide routine custodial cleaning services. The Custodial position will perform maintenance and minor repair to select custodial equipment, furniture, and facilities; implements set up and takedown for a variety of site related events.

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of a Secondary School Diploma or the equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Possession of a G drivers License.
- Minimum of one-year experience handling minor building/ equipment repairs and experience with cleaning materials and equipment.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work variety of shifts as required (day/night/weekends/weekdays).
- Good oral and written communication.

**Key Activities**:

- Performs all cleaning activities on a systemic basis ensuring areas are maintained to high standards.
- Performs daily custodial routines (i.e., vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, shampooing, and spot cleaning of carpets and upholstery; removing of trash; cleaning, disinfecting, cleans basins, toilets, mirrors, showers and stocking with paper and supplies of restrooms).
- Completes laundering for the School of Horticulture Residence if applicable.
- Performs comprehensive custodial routines as assigned (i.e. stripping and waxing of floors; cleaning washing of all windows, walls, doors and exhibits, baseboards; cleaning and power washing pathways and floors).
- Removes garbage and recycling.
- Required to use a utility vehicle and trailer.
- Performs litter pick up as assigned.
- Sets up furniture/equipment for meetings, classes, functions both indoors and outside as assigned.
- Ensures removal of ice and snow as assigned.
- Performs minor maintenance duties throughout facilities such as greenhouse carts, cage doors and office furniture; replacement of a variety of light bulbs and fluorescent tubes, monitoring of heating radiators compressors and furnace filters, and greasing/oil checks for sub-pumps.
- Complies with all applicable legislation as well as any related safety policies and procedures.
- Works with good housekeeping practices, lockout/ tag out and safety to promote a safe working environment for all staff and guests.
- Reports and responds to emergency calls for custodial assistance.
- Services and maintains custodial equipment.

**Performs Other Related Duties**
- Submits written order requests for supplies and materials.
- Reviews and ensures all WHMIS and MSDS standards are maintained for all work-related products.
- Reports all damages and equipment failures,
- Performs inspections and testing on fire extinguishers, smoke and CO2 detectors, and emergency lighting.
- Completes task check list documentation as required (i.e., circle checks and washroom maintenance list) Review and update task specific procedures or manuals.
- As assigned.

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 6-8 months

**Salary**: $20.36 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
In accordance with the Ontario Provincial Government and Public Health Guidelines.

Application question(s):

- Do you have a minimum of 1 year experience handing minor building/equipment repairs?
- Do you have a minimum of 1