Custodian (Over 85)

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The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) is the service system manager for Child Care and Early Years Programs, Community Housing and Homelessness Prevention Initiatives, and manages the delivery of Ontario Works for the District of Thunder Bay. TBDSSAB's vision is to provide quality services within the context of a commitment to social justice and recognition of people’s potential to achieve self-sufficiency.

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Under the general direction of the Supervisor, Property Management, the Custodian is responsible for performing minor repairs, maintaining the cleanliness of The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board buildings as well as troubleshooting minor tenant conflicts.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**:
1. Maintains cleanliness of all common areas including public washrooms, parking lots, laundry rooms, stairwells and basements; cleans and waxes floors; shampoos and vacuums carpets; washes windows and walls; removes garbage, etc.

2. Prepares vacant apartments for new tenants; strips, cleans and waxes floors; shampoos and vacuums carpets; washes windows and walls; cleans and repairs appliances; paints surfaces, etc.

3. Ensures heating and water systems are in good state of repair and maintained.

4. Repairs, removes, replaces and installs electrical hardware including ceiling fixtures, doorbells, fluorescent ballasts, range hoods, exhaust fans, filters, drain hoses, baseboard heaters, etc.

5. Performs plumbing tasks including unclogging drains and toilets, repairing and replacing sinks and faucets, toilets, toilet tanks, washers, stem assemblies, faucet spouts, etc.

6. Removes, replaces floor tiles, counter tops, smoke detectors, drywall, minor painting, deck flooring, stair treads, handrails, doors, windows, screens, locks, splintered casings and trims, changes locks, light bulbs, maintains entrance, security and emergency lighting, etc., as necessary.

7. Assists Maintenance Repairpersons with large renovations/projects and yearly unit inspections; checks for unit damage, smoke detectors, furnace filters, etc.

8. Maintains outside property; clears garbage and debris, maintains parking lots, waters lawns, etc.; maintains and operates garbage compactor, snow blower, lawnmower, etc.

9. Removes various unwelcome animals such as skunks, rodents, etc. from units and premises.

10. Assists Property Manager; monitors units for abandonment, damage, vacancies; site parking issues; eviction notices; informs Property Manager of serious tenant conflicts or concerns.

11. Assists locked-out tenants back into their units.

12. Performs other duties as necessary.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education/Experience**
- Minimum of a high school diploma.
- One to three years’ maintenance experience.

**Skills/Abilities**
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills for constant interaction with a diverse or difficult clientele.

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**:

- Must undergo a successful police records check, Type II.
- Use of a vehicle may be required.
- Travel may be required.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.

**HOW TO APPLY**:
Human Resources

The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board

231 May Street South

Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 1B5

Fax: (807) 345-2466

Applicants currently employed by the TBDSSAB must complete the Internal Application Form. All other applicants must complete the TBDSSAB External Application Form.

Application forms are available on our website or are available for pickup at the TBDSSAB location.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**:

- Applications received for this position will not be acknowledged unless you are being notified of an interview.
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

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

Pay: $24.98-$30.54 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-22