Exhibit Cleaner

Be a part of an innovative team at the Ontario Science Centre where our vision is to inspire a lifelong journey of curiosity, discovery, and action to create a better future for our planet. The Exhibit Support department at the Ontario Science Centre is looking for highly motivated persons to clean, dust, wash and perform ongoing maintenance of exhibits, specialty items, prototypes, and structures for large shows and projects. Guided by our mission to inspire passion for the human adventure of discovery, the Science Centre: - engages visitors in lifelong learning - is a vital link in the education and innovation ecosystems - is a convener of public dialogue about science, technology and society The Science Centre offers interactive experiences and insights into science and technology that help visitors of all ages understand and contribute to the world around us. **Please note**: As part of the Ontario Science Centre's current transformation, please be advised that we are looking to hire for these two work locations: - CF Sherway Gardens - 25 The West Mall, Etobicoke - Harbourfront Centre - 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto These positions are irregularly scheduled for 0-40 hours per week with no guaranteed minimum. Hours are scheduled on an as-needed basis. Work on weekends, holidays and evenings is also required, in accordance with Ontario Science Centre's operating hours and special events/after-hours schedule. **OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the **OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the **OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's **Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. **What can I expect to do in this role?**: - Ensure that all exhibits at the Ontario Science Centre are kept clean and presentable by cleaning, dusting, washing, and vacuuming exhibits. - Perform high-level cleaning with the use of ladders, scaffolding or scissor lifts - Report exhibit malfunctions and defective equipment. - Follow health and safety procedures when disposing of chemicals, and when using cleaning equipment. - Assist skilled trades team members by performing tasks such as moving exhibits, stage set up and removal, organizing storage areas, and operating basic hand and power tools **How do I qualify?**: **Technical Skills**: - Proven ability in cleaning and maintaining exhibits, trade shows or related environments - Basic mechanical aptitude and computer skills - Knowledge of operating a wide range of hand tools - Knowledge of Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations as it pertains to the work - Knowledge and ability to operate aerial lifting devices including scaffolds and ladders - Physical ability to move and lift heavy objects and dexterity to operate powered cleaning equipment and hand/power tools **Self-Management Skills**: - Ability to work effectively with mínimal supervision - Ability to follow verbal and written instructions **Communication Skills**: - Connect and communicate information to peers, staff from other departments and visitors - Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and oral and written communication skills. **Additional Information**: **Address**: - 2 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 770 Don Mills Rd, Toronto, Toronto Region **Compensation Group**: - Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions - **Schedule**: - 4.7**Category**: - Maintenance and Trades**Posted on**: - Monday, November 25, 2024