Relief Custodian

HAMILTON URBAN CORE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE Strong Core Healthier Lives

Job Type: Casual/ On-Call

Position Type: On-Site

Hiring Range: $24.00 - $27.78 per hour

Hamilton Urban Core provides a wide range of health and health related services and programs for individuals and families. We work with marginalized and vulnerable populations in the inner city, most of whom are living in poverty and with chronic and complex health and social conditions.

The Custodian will be responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness throughout all our facilities, both interior and exterior. This would include daily cleaning and disinfecting of washrooms, showers, meeting rooms, office counselling rooms, lunchrooms and exam rooms. The custodian will also be responsible for the exterior of the building such as yard maintenance, window cleaning and garbage pickup. In the winter months, the custodian will ensure all walkways are cleared of snow and salted.

Accountability:

The Custodian role is a vital part of the Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre’s team and is accountable to the Senior Manager of People and Operations. The overall accountability is to the Executive Director.

• Operate power tools and ground maintenance equipment, drill, lawnmower, snowblower, industrial cleaners, etc.
• Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
• Dispose of trash and empty trash bins and other waste containers
• Sweep, dust, mop, vacuum, scrub, and wax hallways, floors and stairwells
• Clean snow and ice from walkways, parking areas and apply salt
• Cut grass and tend the grounds
• Coordinate regular scheduled maintenance upkeep
• Clean and disinfect washrooms, showers and fixtures on a weekly schedule
• Perform laundry duties as required
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed
• Maintain stock of cleaning supplies, restock paper and soap supplies, and keep the custodian supply room organized
• Keep a record of all cleaning activities and maintain necessary data/reporting for audits
• Assist in on‑the‑job training of new staff on routine procedures
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to perform repairs such as cleaning drains, water shut‐offs or toilet plunging
• Able to use hand tools and power tools
• Comfortable operating cleaning equipment
• Physically able to walk up and down multiple flights of stairs and hallways to conduct inspections
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS regulations
• Experience in commercial cleaning or facilities maintenance
• Willing to work evenings and weekends

• On‑site parking
• Company events
• Employee Assistance Program

The successful candidate must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends shifts, as required to meet operational needs.

Hamilton Urban Core is committed to equity in employment.

While we appreciate every application only those selected for an interview will be contacted.