Facilities Custodian (Relief)

Kelowna

Overview

The facilities custodian is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the Administration Office of the Regional District of Central Okanagan.

To be successful in this role, you must has completed grade 12 and a minimum of one year of related experience (preferably in an office environment). You must be primarily working alone while also have professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with:

1. The development of a rotating maintenance schedule.

2. Maintenance and custodial duties on a daily basis according to a

rotating schedule. The position is accountable for ensuring a clean

and safe environment.

1. Schedule and complete work to minimize disruption to staff.

2. Inspection of building to identify and complete minor repairs,

installations and maintenance. Schedule contracted services to

complete:

• Repairs to desks and other furniture
• Drywall and paint repairs
• Replace burned out interior and exterior lighting
• Minor door hardware, electrical, plumbing and HVAC issues

1. Complete minor building changes such as:

• Mount whiteboards, corkboards or other items
• Secure furniture or other items to walls

1. Moving of office furniture, equipment and files.

2. Recommend maintenance and repair options.

3. Research, recommend, order and pick-up supplies.

4. Available for emergency callouts to resolve issue:

• water line breaks, etc., arrange contracted services
• respond to security alarm, coordinate with security company

1. Routine testing, inspection and confirmation of proper functioning

of building systems such as fire alarm, emergency lighting,

exterior lighting.

1. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Training and Experience Required:

• Minimum Grade 12.
• Custodial certification or equivalent related experience.
• WHMIS.
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence.
• Minimum 1 year of related work experience, preferably in

an office environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Exceptional problem solving and independent decision

making skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and

in a team.

• Organized and self-starter.
• Communicate in a professional and tactful manner.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships.
• Working knowledge of skills related to building trades.
• Microsoft Outlook.

Employment Level

Casual

Work Conditions

Physical Effort: physical work.

Physical Environment: Regular exposure to cleaning

chemicals, garbage, bathroom; occasional exposure to

paint fumes and other potentially noxious maintenance

chemicals.

Mental Stress: Some exposure to unpleasant cleaning

and/or maintenance requirements. Working alone with

panic device.

Sensory Attention: Routine need to detect hazardous

and maintenance issues.

Additional Information

This is a relief position that is schedule strictly on an on-call, as needed basis. This position pays $30.23 per hour and the job posting will remain open until the position is filled.