Caretaker - Contract

• Daily and cyclical cleaning of lobbies, corridors, stairwells, site offices, public washrooms, elevator cabs, meeting and common rooms, mechanical and storage rooms, caretakers closets, garages, etc.
• Ensuring that the quality and timeliness of assigned work meets the required service standards and guidelines;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with Mainstay Housing staff, tenants, member agencies and/or contractors;
• Assisting the Manager of Building Services in the identification and resolution of site specific issues;
• Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies and inform supervisor when stock needs to be re-ordered;
• Keep cleaning equipment in working order and report repairs as required;
• Clear snow and ice from parking areas, roadways, walkways, stairwells and entryways as required. Sand/salt these areas as required. Maintain grounds including litter removal;
• Post entry notices and provide access for appropriate trades people, government inspectors and representatives to common areas and units;
• Check fire-monitoring panel daily and perform monthly fire test. Perform weekly generator test;
• Perform appropriate entries in fire logs and caretaker logs. Participate in all emergency procedures and drills;
• You may be assigned a regular building portfolio or be assigned to rotating coverage for staff absences at various sites.

• At least two years’ experience in all aspects of professional cleaning and light repairs;
• Knowledge of cleaning products and their appropriate application;
• Experience operating cleaning machinery such as buffers, steam cleaners, power washing machinery, wet and dry vacuums, floor strippers, etc.;
• Experience in lock changes and repairs;
• Ability to operate snow blowers and garbage machinery;
• Experience in light plumbing and electrical repairs including replacing washers, removing blockages to sinks and toilets, repairs to electrical fixtures and outlets;
• Ability to perform repairs due to wear and tear and vandalism;
• Sensitivity to working with tenants of supportive housing;
• Asset: Driver’s license and a vehicle.

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