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The Janitor will be responsible for keeping
buildings in clean and orderly condition, and will
perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning
floors, washing walls and glass, and removing
rubbish. Duties may include tending to minor
routine maintenance activities, notifying
management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow
or debris from sidewalk.
Job Duties
Responsible for security of facilities to include
priority security areas such as data processing,
payroll, record storage areas and offices.
Locks or unlocks doors, turns lights on/off,
Performs general cleanup of all office facilities
Sweeps, mops, polishes, dumps garbage and recycle
bins, performs all cleaning aspects of halls,
offices, board rooms, restrooms, lunchroom and
classrooms as well as washing walls, windows and
window coverings.
Cleans light fixtures and changes bulbs/tubes as
required.
Contacts appropriate maintenance service personal
for repairs.
Responsible for vandalism clean up and repair
within skill level.
Has working knowledge of environmental safeguards
and alarm systems.
Helps set up rooms for meetings, parties, or
various other activities and cleans up afterwards.
Plan and prioritize work for self
Determine needed supplies and equipment.
Monitor need for equipment maintenance and
repair.
Responsible for proper inventory of materials and
supplies. Accountable to administrators for
custodial performance.
Other duties as assigned
Work Conditions
Physical ability to lift up to 50lb
Overtime as required
Hazards associated with the trade
Work both indoors and outdoors
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
Specific Maintenance Activities
- Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
- Remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
- Empty waste containers
- Clean and disinfect washrooms and fixtures
- Sweep, mop, scrub and wax floors
- Move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies
- Work with minimal supervision
Transportation/Travel Information
- Public transportation is available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Not required
- Not applicable
Work Setting
- Office building
- Dormitory or residence
- Apartment/condominium complex
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)