Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker

**BUILDING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER**
**PART TIME, TERM POSITION**

**WHAT IRCOM OFFERS**:

- A warm, fun and supportive work community
- An incredibly diverse workplace that is committed to staff wellness and inclusion
- A staff team passionate, committed and unified in supporting the settlement of newcomer families
- An inner-city organization committed to Truth and Reconciliation
- A family-friendly organization with a comprehensive benefits package
- A place where you can make a difference and feel the rewards of your work on a daily basis

**POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY**:Guided by the vision, mission and values of the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba, Inc. and IRCOM House Inc., the building cleaner will maintain the buildings and grounds of IRCOM House Inc. in a clean, safe and attractive condition for all tenants, staff and program participants.

Under the supervision of the Facilities and Tenancy Service Manager or designate, this position will carry out the following:
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Building Cleaning (30%)**
- Clean (sweep, wash, vacuum) floors of all designated building areas (program rooms, offices, washrooms, staircases)
- Gather and remove all waste from all trash cans
- Stock and maintain all shared washrooms with paper towel, toilet paper, soaps as needed
- Disposes of any abandoned furniture and items from the building.

**Clean and Sanitize Surfaces and Spaces (40%)**
- Daily sanitizing and disinfecting of offices, program space and surfaces, and/or common areas frequently during high traffic times, after program intake, and after any food service during programs according to IRCOM COVID-19 Guidelines
- Ensure all sanitation supplies are prepared and stocked in offices and program spaces
- Clean and disinfect windows, mirrors, doors, door handles, elevators, and wall surfaces

**Grounds Maintenance (20%)**
- Remove snow on all walkways on each day with snowfall
- De-ice and sand all walkways around IRCOM House
- De-ice and sand parking lot as needed
- Gather and remove waste from parking lot, lawns and walkways around the building
- Mow, rake and maintain lawns (both IRCOM sites)

**Team and Inter-departmental Support (10%)**
- Follow all IRCOM guidelines regarding cleaning procedures, equipment care and use, and health and safety regulations as per IRCOM House Operations Manual
- Train and supervise volunteer cleaners as assigned
- Report any tenant concerns, safety issues or repair requirements to Building Supervisor.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Facility Manager or designate

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Ability to work independently
- Good listening, reading and communication skills in English
- Basic Computer skills
- Must be physically able to lift 30 kg
- Must be available to work weekday Afternoons/Evenings
- Ability to learn to use cleaning and grounds-keeping tools and equipment
- Effective cross-cultural relational skills
- Present a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and clear Child Abuse Registry Check

**DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Prior experience maintaining buildings and grounds
- Prior experience using medium duty cleaning and grounds-keeping equipment
- WHMIS training
- Fluency in additional languages

**WAGE**:$15.80/hour

**BENEFITS**:

- Professional development opportunities
- Paid sick days
- Collaborative, family-friendly and supportive working environment

**APPLICATION PROCESS**: All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

IRCOM seeks to reflect the communities it serves. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, respectful workplace that strives for employment equity. Interested applicants can identify themselves as belonging to any under-represented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, racialized peoples, and/or persons with a disability.

**and continue until the position has been filled**.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $15.80 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB R3A 1S8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

Work Location: In person