Job Classification: Casual – Custodial Worker Position

Description:
Under the direction of the Maintenance Foreman, the employee maintains the cleanliness of several district facilities including but not limited to, Town Hall, Community Centre, Firehall, Visitors Information Centre, Public Works facility, town condos. The incumbent in this class assists management to achieve a safe and efficient operation through reliable performance in custodial tasks, observing and complying with municipal policies and recognized safety practices. The incumbent will perform all custodial tasks as outlined in daily shift logs ensuring security of buildings, compounds, vehicles etc. The incumbent will be polite, courteous and tactful, and provide assistance to the public/users in accordance with established policies. The incumbent will perform other related tasks as assigned.

Examples of work:
-Clean and sanitize district facilities to a high standard in a safe and efficient manner
-Maintain cleaning equipment and supplies to a high standard
-Waxing of floors and carpet cleaning at several facilities
-Ensuring facilities are vacant and secure as required upon completion of work
-Perform other custodial related duties as assigned

Required Skills:
-Able to enforce all rules and regulations regarding public health and safety
-Able to maintain records and information as required
-Minimum of one years’ experience in facility janitorial work
-Able to operate a variety of cleaning equipment
-Able to lift, carry, load and unload materials and equipment
-Able to work on scaffolding ladders, etc, in high area within interior and exterior of facility
-Able to exhibit courtesy, tact and diplomacy in dealing with the public and be neat and presentable in appearance
-Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department officials, users and other members of staff
-Able to understand verbal and written instructions in English and complete required forms, logs and reports
-Able to recognize and rectify and/or report actual and potential safety hazards
-A good knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, chemicals and polishers
-Working knowledge of floor scrubbers, waxers and polishers

Knowledge, Skills and Requirements:
-Valid minimum class 5 BC Vehicle operators permit
-Grade 12 or equivalent
-First Aid Training (WBC, St. John Ambulance or Red Cross—Basic Level)
-WHMIS
-Willing to obtain Building Service Worker Certificate
-Fall arrest

To apply please send resume on or before 4:30 p.m. July 23, 2021 to:
Human Resources Coordinator
District of Tumbler Ridge
Box 100
Tumbler Ridge, BC V0C 2W0
Email: hrcoordinator@dtr.ca

Wage Rate: As per the CUPE/DTR Collective Agreement