Town of Tillsonburg is looking for an enthusiastic Facilities Custodian who, based primarily at the Tillsonburg Community Centre, will be responsible for day-to‑day facilities and grounds activities at Town facilities as assigned, including daily and seasonal housekeeping tasks, aiding in room set ups and tear downs, outside litter pick up, horticulture and other duties. Works in facility during special events providing operational services and direct assistance to the public as required.

This is a permanent full time position with an excellent benefits package including immediate group benefits coverage, OMERS defined pension plan and free Employee Health Club Membership at the Tillsonburg Community Centre.

Department: Recreation, Culture & Parks

Division: Parks and Facilities

Reports to: Facilities Supervisor

Hourly Rate: $26.28 - $30.73/hour

Weekly hours: 40

Openings: 1 (existing)

Criminal Record Check is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Perform daily and weekly facility, operational and housekeeping tasks including, cleaning equipment repairs, sweeping, mopping, burnishing, disinfecting, dusting, spot cleaning as required inside and outside specified Town facilities

Set up and tear downs of activity areas for events

Litter pick up as required

Assist in the training of current Custodial staff as required

Liaise with the public and user groups to accommodate rentals and provide assistance as well as monitor functions to ensure workplace and provincial regulations are being followed

Assist with summer shutdown work in facility as per the work plans





Maintain log book to keep track of work completed and proper records kept

Adheres to emergency and operating procedures and safety regulations by handling and storing chemicals safely, following an evacuation plan in the case of an emergency and performing first aid to the level of competency attained

Carries out all duties and responsibilities using due diligence and complying with Ontario Health and Safety Act and regulations

Following other procedures and directives as required

Recommend cost effective solutions to operational issues

Make recommendations to the Facilities Supervisor on procedural issues

Adheres to all policies and procedures for the Town

Ensures operating procedures and workplace safety regulations are followed

Position will require 40 hours per week, working to meet the needs of indoor and outdoor customers

Ability to work in adverse climates and operate noisy equipment as required

Occasionally required to perform work alone

Working conditions are subject to change based on client’s needs, recent techniques and changing technology

Assist with horticultural work including planting, weeding, maintaining and watering of flowerbeds

Provide facility maintenance,



cleaning and housekeeping services at other Town buildings as assigned by the Facilities Supervisor and/or Manager of Parks & Facilities (i.e. – Cemetery Office & Museum)

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum grade 12 or equivalent

Standard First Aid

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office

ORFA Recreation Facility Cleaning, Disinfection and Sanitization Principles (or willing to obtain on hire)

Ability to solve problems and work as a team to develop solutions

Knowledge of relevant legislation (Occupational Health and Safety Act)

Valid class "G" license and clean drivers abstract

Good communication skills

Previous similar experience with facility housekeeping in an institutional setting

Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds

About the Recruitment Process
The Town of Tillsonburg uses Jazz HR recruitment software to streamline the collection and communication of resumes and applications.

All new Town of Tillsonburg employees are required to complete a police record check.

The Town will accommodate any individual needs you have throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

The Town of Tillsonburg is an equal opportunity employer and all information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Facilities Custodian (Ontario)
🏢 Town Of Tillsonburg
📍 Ontario