The Ralph Thornton Community Centre (RTCC) is a City-owned, community-managed, dynamic neighbourhood centre involved in community development and social justice in South Riverdale. RTCC collaborates with others to create a diverse, inclusive, livable, participatory, healthy, and equitable community.
We are seeking two (2) people as caretakers to work Saturdays and Sundays, along with occasional weekday shifts. The person we are looking for in each of these positions:
- Is dependable, punctual, flexible, and organized;
- Has a strong attention to detail in ensuring cleanliness and good repair;
- Has good communication skills;
- Is willing to learn new things and can learn from mistakes and feedback; and,
- Can take initiative and go beyond established work routines.
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Responsibilities:
- Carry out the cleaning of the Centre, including cleaning and restocking all washrooms, cleaning common areas, garbage removal, and room set-up and take-down;
- Maintain a clean and safe environment outside the Centre, including cleaning litter and ice and snow removal;
- Maintain a “green” or environmentally sensitive approach in all work;
- Monitor and ensure the building’s mechanical and electrical systems are operating properly;
- Follow opening and closing procedures;
- Carry out regular safety walkthroughs of the building;
- Greet and assist visitors as necessary, providing information about the Centre and its programs and activities;
- Provide detailed notes regarding problems or suggestions for improvement and completing incident reports as needed;
- Respond to emergency situations and/or security issues, including contacting police, fire, or ambulance services when necessary;
- Ensure that Centre users abide by the Code of Conduct and all safety, fire, and security regulations and procedures; and,
- Other related duties, as assigned.
Experience:
- Commercial or institutional custodial work, in either the public or private sector; and,
- Experience (employment or volunteer) in a non-profit community organization an asset.
Skills:
- Ability to perform required physical tasks, including using janitorial equipment, climbing ladders, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying moderate and heavy loads, furniture, materials/supplies;
- Knowledge and experience with cleaning procedures and techniques;
- Working knowledge of materials, basic plumbing, basic electrical, furniture, lighting, appliances, heating, fire extinguishers and alarms, etc.;
- Working knowledge of personal and public safety systems and practices including safety regulations, use of personal protective equipment, lifting techniques, materials handling, and working from ladders and scaffolding. Able to understand WHMIS and safety regulations and perform tasks in a safe manner;
- Knowledge of repairing plaster/drywall and painting an asset;
- Working knowledge of a computerized environment e.g. internet and email;
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to function effectively with supervisors, other staff, program participants and rental groups;
- First Aid/Level C CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain prior to the start of the contract);
- Chinese language skills an asset; and,
- Knowledge of the Riverdale community an asset;
A Vulnerable Sector Screening (police reference check) is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.
Rate of Pay: $17.73 to $21.74 per hour (Wage Grade 2, CUPE Local 2998 Wage Schedule 2024)
Two positions to be filled:
- 20.5 hours/week – Saturday & Sunday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Fridays 6:30 am to 2:30 pm
- 13 hours/week – Saturday & Sunday 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Successful candidates will also be eligible for weekday Maintenance Relief shifts – generally 7 hours in duration from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Start Date: 18 February 2025
Closing Date for Application: 5:00 pm, Friday 24 January 2025
Our Commitment to Employment Equity
The Ralph Thornton Community Centre is committed to employment equity. We seek to build a diverse and welcoming team. We encourage individuals from communities facing systemic barriers to apply, including people of colour, Indigenous people, members of the Black community, women, 2SLGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.
If you require accommodation to complete and submit your application and/or during the interview process, please advise the recruitment contact person, so arrangements can be made.
How to Keep Updated
We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Check www.ralphthornton.org/about/job-postings for updates in the hiring process for this posting.
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