Custodian (Temporary Full-time)

Job description

Looking for a rewarding career change? Join our team The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) is now hiring a **Custodian. Closing date is December 9/22.**

TBDSSAB supports people to improve their lives and become self-sufficient. We do this as the service system manager for vital, quality social services needed by individuals and families living in the District of Thunder Bay --- including child care and early years, community housing, homelessness prevention programs --- and through the delivery of Ontario Works.

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Under the general direction of the Supervisor, Maintenance, 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.

**Salary**: $23.04 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Thunder Bay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
- janitorial: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location