Part Time Custodian

2025-13

**PT CUSTODIAN** - RECREATION**
**(1 Position)**

**Reporting to**: Facility Manager of Cowan Park Sportsplex
**Department**: Parks and Recreation
**Classification**: Part-Time; Unionized
**Salary Range**:$18.49 to $19.05 per hour as per Schedule “A”
**Starting Date**: As soon as possible
**Application Deadline**:No later than **4:00 pm on March 3, 2025**

**Why City of Woodstock?**
Known as the Friendly-City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel. With a growing population of over 45,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities. The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities. At the crossroads of highways 401 and 403, Woodstock has a thriving manufacturing sector and opportunities in agriculture, education and healthcare and convenient access to communities across Southwestern Ontario. Visitors can enjoy the city’s many festivals and delight in the many local shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock.
When you work for the City, you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle. Other great benefits to working at the City of Woodstock:

- Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers,
- Competitive Wages,
- Option to join a Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions are matched by the City,
- Training opportunities to support you in this role,
- And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference, just to name a few.

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintain the building:

- Perform custodial duties:

- Mop and wax floors,
- Clean washrooms, change rooms and showers,
- Mold removal,
- Sweep and wash floors, stairs, bleachers,
- Wash walls and ceilings,
- Vacuum,
- Assist with turf cleanliness,
- Clean windows and glass around the facility,
- Clean, organize, and maintain equipment and tools,
- Maintain exterior building grounds,
- Check and alarm building.
- Open, close, and secure facility,
- Collect garbage in and around facility,
- Assist with set up/take down of rentals, events, meetings, programs,
- Refill soap and toilet paper dispensers,
- Clean drains of debris.
- Perform general maintenance duties:

- Minor repairs,
- Shovel snow from outside pathways and emergency exits,
- Paint,
- Change light bulbs,
- Collect and sort all recycling,
- Operate equipment including but not limited to:

- Snow removal equipment,
- Floor scrubbers,
- Genie boom lift.
- Perform other facility related duties, including, but not limited to:

- Moving soccer nets, hockey nets, volleyball poles, pickleball nets,
- Re-stringing nets,
- Removing and install signage,
- Unloading delivery trucks,
- Interact with the public (handle complaints, inquiries, accept deliveries) in a pleasant and courteous manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

**Qualifications**: Essential
- Grade 10 or equivalent and/or relevant experience will be considered.
- Ability to communicate with trade contractors and members of the public on behalf of the City of Woodstock.
- Knowledge and experience in general repairs and cleaning duties.
- Analytical/troubleshooting ability.
- Good organizational skills.

Preferred
- Working at Heights Certificate
- Ladder Safety Training
- Propane Handling Certificate
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C

**Working Conditions**:

- Usual custodial and recreation conditions.
- Required to do heavy lifting and climb ladders.
- Subject to all weather conditions.
- Required to work independently.
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends

Please note: Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015 as soon as it has been identified.

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