Custodian TFT

Position Details

• Job Category: Community and Social Services
• Requisition Number: CUSTO001509
• Posting Date: October 5, 2026
• Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time
• Hours of Work: 40 hrs/week
• Location: Merrickville/Kemptville
• Start Date: ASAP to September 26th, 2028
• Salary (2026 Grid 3): $25.17 to $29.92 hourly
• Department: Community and Social Services Division, Social Housing

Please note: This position is part of the OPSEU Local 494 bargaining unit.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and indirectly to the Social Housing Manager and Director, Community and Social Services, the Custodian will be responsible for maintaining the properties of the Social Housing Department in a good state of repair.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Minimum one year experience working in a custodial/property maintenance role.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Be self-sufficient, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and within a team-delivered organizational model.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of the community.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends depending upon the needs of the community.
• Ability to participate in the after-hours, on-call program as scheduled.
• The possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable provincial and municipal acts.
• Perform the responsibilities of the position consistent with the operational policies of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.
• Responsible for keeping all public areas within and around the buildings clean and free of hazards.
• Responsible for maintaining the building in a good state of repair. Where repairs or maintenance work is beyond the technical capabilities of the Custodian, defects must be reported immediately to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Responsible for preparing units for new Tenants and performing minor repairs such as repairing leaky faucets, clearing blocked drains, replacing broken windows, changing light bulbs, replacing switch plates, painting, washing and painting walls, etc.
• Responsible for the upkeep of grounds, trees and flower beds, including cutting, fertilizing and watering lawns, pruning shrubs and trees, weeding flower beds, snow removal and de-icing of exits, sidewalks and crawlspace entry in winter months.
• Responsible for keeping all tools and equipment placed in their charge in good working order.
• Working knowledge of floor polisher, lawn tractor, snow blower, garbage compactor, entry systems, fire panels, electrical panels, and elevators/lifts.
• Report defective and missing equipment/supplies to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Responsible for the general security of the building and for all keys left in their charge.
• Responsible for maintaining all firefighting equipment in the building as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor and duties outlined in the Fire Plan.
• Responsible for cleaning, changing locks and minor repairs to units on tenant move out and/or as required.
• Ability to perform tasks involving lifting a minimum of 50 lbs., cleaning, snow shovelling, garbage removal, supply delivery and moving appliances.
• Working knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Maintain building checklists and fire/snow/solar and on call log books.
• Assist in various inspections as requested (move-in, annual, air conditioner, door closures, etc.).
• Participate in after-hours and snow removal schedule as assigned and provide backup coverage for staff as requested.
• Ensure divisional policies, procedures and best practices are adhered to and maintain the highest level of professional standards.
• Comply with health and safety standards including Residential Tenancies Act, PPE, WHMIS, First Aid, and hazardous materials handling.
• Maintain confidentiality as per MFIPPA.
• Perform duties upon declaration of a peacetime State of Emergency as set out in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville’s Peacetime Emergency Plan.
• Other related duties as assigned.

How to Apply

Please quote “Requisition CUSTO001509 Custodian, TFT” and submit cover letter and resume online via the Careers section of our website by 4:00 p.m. on/before Wednesday, October 14th.