Job Title: Custodian
Source: remoteok
About the Role
Do you take pride in making sure things are in clean and tip-top shape? Perhaps you’re a handy person that’s not afraid to get their hands dirty with physical work? Do you have experience setting up for events both large and small?
If so, you might be a great fit as the Custodian with the St. John’s Farmers’ Market team. The Custodian will be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the Farmers’ Market, will help with event setup, tear-down and cleanup, plus all other things facility related.
Day-to-Day Duties
- Maintain the cleanliness of all areas of the building and grounds, including taking the lead on regular and ongoing cleaning of the building.
- Supporting and supervising other cleaning staff by providing direction on priorities and best practices for cleaning.
- Helping to set up and tear down for events and markets.
- Providing minor maintenance of the building, as well as routinely checking the building for potential facilities concerns.
- Maintain OHS and Food Safety standards.
Requirements
- Availability: Must be able to work every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) as part of the weekly schedule.
- Independence: Can work with minimal supervision and is able to keep on top of facilities cleaning on an ongoing basis.
- Maintenance Skills: A handy-person who has some familiarity with maintenance and upkeep of commercial spaces.
- Physical Ability: Capable of daily physical work such as cleaning, lifting, and carrying tables; must have the ability to lift or move up to 40 pounds.
- Leadership: Comfortable guiding support staff in their work.
- Soft Skills: An outgoing, friendly, and flexible worker comfortable in a busy, very diverse, and inclusive environment.
Bonus Skills
- Familiarity with NL Food Safety Guidelines or OHS regulations (not mandatory).
- Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment or cleaning a restaurant kitchen (not mandatory).
Compensation and Schedule
- Position Type: Full-time
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Pay: $22.00 per hour
- Schedule: Requires working every Saturday and Sunday.
How to Apply
Interested? Send us a resume and cover letter as soon as possible. We are looking to hire quickly and interviews will be starting on July 11th.
The St. John’s Farmers’ Market celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application Question
- We work weekends. Are you able to work both Saturday and Sunday each week as part of your regular schedule?
Work Location: In person