Apartment building caretaker

Overview

Work Term:

Permanent.

Work Language:

English.

Hours:

30 hours per week.

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience. Work site setting:
All weather conditions.

• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs.
• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse.
• Empty trash cans and other waste containers.
• Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings.
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs.
• Perform minor repairs on appliances.
• Perform safety and security checks.
• Supervise other workers.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair.
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas.

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

• Industrial vacuum cleaners / power sweepers.
• Carpet cleaning machine.
• Polishing machines.
• Power tools.
• Power lawn mowers.
• Security system.
• Snowblower.
• Steel‑toed safety boots.

• Work under pressure.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Weight handling up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on‑call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning, Night, On call, Day, Weekend.
• Overtime available.

• Health benefits.
• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Financial benefits.
• Mileage paid.
• Support for newcomers and refugees.
• Provides diversity and cross‑cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees.
• Supports for visible minorities.
• Provides diversity and cross‑cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.