Custodian
Job Description
SETTING
Pattison ID - We design, build and maintain physical spaces and facilities for brands that want to use their physical spaces to drive value and impact for customers. We are one of the largest companies in our space, with 8 manufacturing facilities, 5 sales and operations offices and over 1,000 employees in the US and Canada.
The company is dedicated to absolute customer satisfaction and ultimate quality in its products and services. It is ISO certified to ensure Total Quality in its products and services. The culture of the company is focused on performance and accountability and supports employee empowerment and development.
The company operates independently within The Jim Pattison Group, headquartered in Vancouver, and comprised of over 565 locations worldwide. The Jim Pattison Group is broadly based across the automotive, media, packaging, food sales and distribution, magazine distribution, entertainment, export, and financial industries. With sales of over $12.7 billion in 2020 and more than 51,000 employees, the Jim Pattison Group is the second largest private company in Canada.
OVERVIEW
The ideal candidate will be experienced in a custodian role focused on safety, cleanliness and building upkeep. They will have great physical endurance to cover a large space. A keen eye for detail and diligence is also imperative in custodial maintenance jobs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Take out Trash and Recycling, including hoppers/pallets moved by forklift
- Keep common areas, walkways and forklift paths in the shop swept and clear of debris
- Maintain outer premises, driveway and parking areas
- Operate sit-down sweeper and forklift both inside and outside of the facility
- Undertake custodial and janitorial tasks (lifting heavy items, moving office equipment etc.)
- Report damages and help oversee repairs
- Assist in additional job task required by manager
- Maintain and organize stock of facilities janitorial supplies
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Communicate verbally and written in English
- Clear SC Driver’s License
- Forklift Certification and minimum 1 year experience
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Proven experience as custodian, janitor or in a similar role
- Minimum 1 year Forklift experience.
- Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment (floor sweeper).
- Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components
- Attention to detail and conscientiousness
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Regular work weeks are Four days, Monday to Thursday
- 30-minute unpaid lunch break
- Frequently exposed to noise
- Frequently assigned changing priorities
- This position requires you to be walking, standing, stooping, and bending for multiple hours of the day.
- Must be able to lift to 75 pounds at times.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and use hands to operate the telephone, type and operate computer and mouse.
- The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, and bend and twist neck.
- The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
FLSA CLASSIFICATION:
- Non-Exempt
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee(s) assigned to this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required of the job holder upon business needs and at the request of Pattison ID Management.
