Custodian - Recreation Facilities, Temporary Part-Time

The Details

The Role

Perform general cleaning duties at City Recreation Facilities.

Meet your department...

We provide high-quality, accessible recreation opportunities across Kingston’s facilities, including arenas, pools, marinas, sports fields, and community centres. Our team ensures these spaces are well-maintained and welcoming, supporting programs, groups and activities that bring people together and promote active living.

What you'll do...

Responsible for the general cleanliness of municipal recreation facilities in order to ensure they are maintained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner following best practices and appropriate schedules

Open various facilities, disengage alarm systems and lock up and reinstate security systems

Greet and liaise with customers using the facilities in a friendly manner

Responsible for the beautification of entry ways, walkways and parapets surrounding the perimeter of the facilities

Clean, disinfect and sanitize all touch surfaces

Clean washrooms, offices, dressing rooms, meeting rooms, gymnasiums, floors and stairs using mops, vacuums and other industry cleaning tools

Clean kitchen sinks and counters daily and as required, fridges

Complete dusting of all furniture, fixtures and other areas (high and low)

Clean interior and exterior glass surfaces including doorways, mirrors, interior separation windows etc., using the appropriate tools

Ensure appropriate waste management schedules are completed including moving garbage and recycling to and from the curb

Handle various materials, assist operations personnel with the movement of office equipment, furniture, and other items

Set up and tear down of room set ups

Shovel snow, spread ice melt, sweep and remove debris

Complete audit reports to document activity and to formally report any deficiency findings

Other duties as assigned

To qualify, you'll need...

Three (3) months experience working as a custodian, cleaning buildings/facilities

Knowledge and experience of standard cleaning methods

Valid “G” Driver License and access to a vehicle is considered an asset

WHMIS Certification required

Knowledge and skills attained through related experience and completion of a Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems course

Ability to use computer tools for the purpose of ordering materials, checking email communications from supervision, schedules, meeting invites, safety bulletins etc., as well as completing work orders online (training will be provided)

Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions as well as reporting using the same form of medium

Ability to deal with other staff and members of the public in a way that promotes team work, respect and customer service

Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis

Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Able to perform the essential duties of the job, such as frequent bending, walking, manipulation and lifting of products and equipment

Shift work will be required; a dynamic attitude toward working at various sites is a must

Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check

Why us?

Join a team that’s building more than a city - we’re building a community where people thrive. At the City of Kingston, your work has real impact: safer streets, greener spaces, inclusive experiences, innovative transit, creative public spaces, and brighter futures for all.

We’re more than just a municipal government - we’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and community-builders who take pride in shaping the place we call home. As an employer, we’re committed to your growth, your well-being, and creating an environment where every voice counts. Your career is more than a job - it’s…