Company:
The John Howard Society of North Island
Details:
The John Howard Society of North Island is looking for a building caretaker for six hours per week to complete routine cleaning of the common areas of The Station, a residential facility for youth, and some grounds maintenance such as clearing sidewalks and mowing lawns. An on-site one-bedroom apartment is available for rent by the caretaker. The value of the rent can be covered by the contract fees combined with providing on-call overnight for building emergencies (such as fire, water leaks etc.). Looking for an individual with experience cleaning commercial or residential buildings and the skills to conduct minor repairs. The successful contractor will be expected to have satisfactory criminal record clearance. See our website under opportunities for further information:http://www.jhsni.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Request-for-Qualifications-Building-Maintenance-1.pdf
Qualifications & Experience:
Contractors are expected to have the following qualifications:
Experience cleaning commercial or residential buildings
Experience keeping records and completing standardized forms.
Experience conducting minor and routine maintenance using basic hand tools and cleaning
equipment, preferably in a multi-unit residential building.
Skills & Abilities
The Building Caretaker must:
Have basic knowledge of electrical, fire panel, fire suppression and mechanical systems; and irrigation sprinkler and timer systems.
Have a comprehensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the caretaker role.
Meet the physical demands of the role: be able to lift, bend, twist, turn, push, pull, walk, crouch, kneel, pinch, grasp, shovel, climb and reach repetitively.
Have the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other program staff, contractors, and tenants.
Have the ability to respond to issues with diplomacy and tact while communicating in a clear and concise manner.
Have the ability to keep accurate records and complete standardized forms in writing and on a computer.