Facility Service Worker – Operations (Call-in) Full Time NEW

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

The City of St. John’s is looking for Facility Service Workers to provide quality maintenance of the Recreation Facilities. Ensuring facilities are kept clean, serviceable and program areas set-up and taken down according to facility schedules.

Accountabilities

• Ensure program areas are set up for the purpose of meetings, recreation programs, birthday parties and special events;
• Clean/Scrub floors, washrooms, change rooms, shower areas and administrative areas;
• Replenish facility supplies such as toiletries.
• Remove garbage and recycling from the facility to outside garbage bins;
• Patrol the facility on a regular bases to ensure the safety and security of patrons and equipment inventory; regular checks of all doors;
• Shovel/salt main entrances during winter months as required;
• Clean and inspect facility equipment and supplies for deficiencies;
• Maintain records

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

Qualifications – High School Diploma

Specific Skills /Certifications –

• Janitorial Skills such as effectively clean facilities, restock supplies, move equipment.
• OHS and/or WHMIS certification is an asset.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Relevant Experience –

• 1-year Commercial cleaning/janitorial experience or job-related experience in a similar field enough to attain full competence.

This position is classified as a safety sensitive position. The City of St. John’s has a comprehensive Drug and Alcohol Policy to ensure fitness for work and the completion of a satisfactory alcohol and drug test is a mandatory pre-employment requirement.

Working Conditions

• This position will work in a fast-paced and a multi-tasked recreation environment.
• Will be required to work day and evening shifts.
• Some weekend work may be required.

Physical Requirements

• This position will require lifting objects (ie: tables/chairs, gym and pool equipment) between 5-50 pounds.
• Use cleaning supplies (ie: broom, mop and bucket) on a regular basis.
• Program areas require set-up and breakdown on a regular basis.

Hours of Work

Call-in shifts – 7 days per week, between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

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.