Office Janitor

Job Summary:
Performs routine cleaning and minor maintenance of buildings and grounds as required.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
 Cleans, washes and disinfects building areas such as walls, windows, ceilings, floor, carpets, air
vents, furniture, mattresses, blinds, washrooms by methods such as dusting, polishing,
vacuuming, sweeping, wet mopping, shampooing, waxing, buffing, using various manual and
power cleaning equipment.
 Collects and disposes of refuse and maintains clean refuse areas; performs spot clean-ups as
required.
 Maintains and cleans parking lots and sidewalks using hand brooms, shovels and other
equipment to remove dirt, leaves, snow and other refuse.
 Secures the building by arming alarms, locking doors and windows.
 Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
 Grade 10 with three (3) months recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education,
training and experience
Job Skills and Abilities:
 Good interpersonal behavior and communication skills
 Demonstrated cleaning and janitorial knowledge and ability
 Organization, time and general management skills
 Written and verbal communication skills
 Ability to work independently
Additional Information:
The janitor will be required to work outside normal working hours. A good physical fitness level is a
requirement of this position since direct delivery of services may involve walking, standing, kneeling,
lifting, etc.
Ethical Standards
 Encourage and practice honest and open communication with manager, staff, visitors, volunteers,
and public
 Maintain non-judgmental attitude
 Practice diplomacy
 Encourage cooperation and teamwork
 Follow policies and procedures
 Support the mission, vision and philosophy of the Family Resource Centre.
Office Procedures
 Maintain accurate, relevant, up-to-date files
 Complete duties as required
 Keep daily time sheet and submit bi-weekly
 Keep up-to-date on pertinent information and correspondence
 Complete incident report within 24 hours of incident as directed in policy manual
Professionalism
 Attend meetings as directed by manager
 Aive accurate feedback to manager
 Accept and encourage feedback from manager and supervisor
 Participate as a cooperative, helpful team member
 Maintain a professional manner with all persons you meet through the Elizabeth Fry Society
 Participate in additional activities as directed by the manager