Head Custodian

Position Description

Position:Head Custodian

Reports to: Minister

Full Time 37.5 hours per week – on site Monday – Friday, some flexibility may be required

Key Responsibilities: The Custodian has responsibility for Oakridge Presbyterian Church’s cleanliness and light maintenance work, as well as Church event set ups/take downs and clean ups. The Custodian will work with ministers, program staff, session, and members of the congregation to support the Oakridge Presbyterian Church vision.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and light maintenance in the church interior and adjacent exterior property.
• Perform cleaning duties as stipulated in the attached OPC Cleaning Frequencies document (See Addendum).
• Perform light maintenance work (light replacement, ceiling tile changes, toilet seat tightening, etc.) on both the interior and exterior of the church property.
• Responsible for the set up and take down, and clean-up of Church related events(where volunteers are not available).
• Maintain the immediate outside walkways, entrances, and grounds of the Church property (this includes snow removal and salting of sidewalks) except on Saturday & Sundays.
• Assist with security measures for staff, volunteers and anyone using the facilities, protecting church interests.
• Be available for special events (weddings, funeral, large congregational events).
• Where required, ensure pick up of appropriate supplies and deliver/remove items to recycle (not taken by City).

Administrative

• Regularly order sundry Custodial cleaning supplies within annual budgetary parameters.

Finance and Budgeting

• Assist the Business Administrator in keeping Custodial supplies and equipment purchases within annual budgetary parameters.

Computer Hardware and Software Administration

• Utilize computer hardware and email for required communication with Oakridge Presbyterian Church staff and personnel.

Other special assignments as required from time to time.

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Qualifications

• Experience in Custodial cleaning required
• Knowledge of floor maintenance, such as experience in high-speed buffing, stripping, and waxing
• Complete minor repairs, projects and maintenance e.g., paint touch-up, light changes, minor plumbing repairs.
• Ability to coordinate completion of tasks in a timely manner.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to fulfill work requirements (i.e., lifting, heights)
• Police Record Check required
• WHMIS training required
• Knowledge of acceptable health and safety practices.
• Knowledge of computer systems (email, ordering, etc)
• Committed to work as an active team member in a Christian environment
• Enjoyment of people and serving others
• Fully qualified driver’s license, preferred.

Addendum Attached: OPC Cleaning Frequencies document.

Application deadline: 2023-12-11
Expected start date: 2024-01-08

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.75-$20.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• janitorial: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

• London, On (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-05
Expected start date: 2024-03-18