Custodian

Custodian

OZ Optics has been a pioneer in the design, development, and production of advanced fiber optic components for more than 39 years. We provide innovative optical solutions to diverse markets including telecommunication, medical, military and academic industries.

We are recruiting for a Custodian. This is a permanent, full-time position working 44 hours per week.

The Custodian is responsible for a variety of housekeeping and minor maintenance duties. This involves being familiar with various pieces of cleaning and maintenance equipment as well as health and safety standards. Must be a team player, willing to work overtime when requested and various shifts.

Typical Duties:

• Dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing floors
• Carpet cleaning
• Cleaning and disinfecting of washrooms
• Removal of garbage and recycling items
• Window cleaning
• Light bulb and ceiling tile replacement
• snow removal and general ground maintenance
• Performs minor repairs to buildings and equipment
• Performs minimum or temporary repairs to windows, doors or other portions of buildings
• Repairs leaking faucets, urinals and toilet bowls
• Cleans drains and removes obstructions from lines, pumps, and toilet bowls, prepares various surfaces for painting
• Applies paint to interiors and exteriors of buildings as needed
• Repairs dry-wall, floor tile, ceiling tile, door closers, and doors
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes and polishes concrete, linoleum, tile and floors
• Cleans and vacuums rugs
• Scrubs and disinfects restrooms and drinking fountains
• Empties and cleans waste containers
• Assists staff in lifting and storing supplies
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment including saws, drills, grinders, routers, paint sprayers, lawn mowers and edger’s
• Works from verbal and written instructions and work orders
• Communicates with staff and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns

• G class driver’s license in conjunction with a clean driving record
• Sound knowledge of all cleaning duties and responsibilities
• Good interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• A minimum of 3 years of building/company cleaning experience

Skills:

• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Bending and crouching is required
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of chemicals and equipment related to profession

We offer health benefits, financial benefits, long-term benefits, free parking and additional benefits.

No telephone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest. The company will contact selected applicants only.