Janitor
Our City, Our Future
St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.
The Opportunity
To maintain the cleanliness of the City’s Recreation Facilities, specifically the pool deck, changerooms, washrooms, lockers, steam and sauna and showers areas.
Accountabilities
- Sweeps, cleans, dust and polish floors, walls and windows in assigned areas including the collection of garbage and stocking of supplies in washrooms and other areas.
- Move and arrange furniture, replaces light bulbs and performs other light maintenance work.
- Provide routine information to general public or other staff upon request.
- Ensure walkways and exit doors are free of snow and ice during shift.
- Operate a variety of cleaning equipment including floor scrubbers, vacuum machines and polishers.
Description disclaimer
The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
Qualifications
Specific Skills / certifications –
- Self-motivated to work effectively with minimal/no supervision.
- Strong communication skills to deliver verbal and written instructions quickly and assertively and communicate directly with City Departments.
- Addresses people in a tactful, diplomatic manner.
- Some computer experience may be required.
Relevant Experience –
- Previous commercial cleaning experience
Other –
- Possess a valid "Class 5" Driver's License.
- Ability to work as a team to carry out verbal & written instructions.
- Ability to maintain good communications.
- Must be comfortable working around a swimming pool.
- Must be able to provide a clear RNC Code of Conduct/Vulnerable Sector Check.
Working Conditions
- This position will work in a fast-paced and a multi-tasked recreation environment.
- Will be required to work evening shifts.
- Some weekend work may be required.
Physical Requirements
- Position requires physical stamina as the incumbent is required to complete repetitive tasks like sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming large surface areas and lifting tables. The incumbent must be able to lift (minimum 35 pounds) and will be required to twist, bend, and squat to complete the duties.
Hours of Work
8:00 p.m. to midnight (16 hours per week)
Applicants must be members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1289, or should be prepared to join the Union immediately upon appointment.
We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.
This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the
employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.
