janitor

janitor

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)



- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate



Weight Handling



- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)



Work Setting



- Commercial building



Security and Safety



- Driver's validity licence check

- Criminal record check

- Basic security clearance



Own Tools/Equipment



- Tools

- Safety equipment/gear



Transportation/Travel Information



- Valid driver's licence



Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities



- Work under pressure

- Repetitive tasks

- Handling heavy loads

- Physically demanding

- Bending, crouching, kneeling



Equipment Operated/Used



- Snowblower

- Power tools

- Power lawn mowers







- Small tractors (lawn/snow removal attachments)



Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents Specific Skills



- Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings

- Move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies

- Work with minimal supervision

- Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures

- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

- Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs

- Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse

- Empty trash cans and other waste containers

- Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs

- Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair

- Perform minor repairs on appliances

- Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas



Personal Suitability



- Initiative

- Flexibility

- Excellent oral communication

- Excellent written communication

- Dependability

- Judgement

- Reliability

- Organized