Custodian

Our mission

To combine play with education, bridging the gap between school and home and attracting tourists through hands-on exhibits, programs, and outreach that celebrate art, science, technology, and the cultural fabric of Saskatchewan.

Job purpose

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Custodian is a key member of the Wonderhub team as they work in partnership with the Visitor Services Representatives to ensure the museum spaces and facilities are maintained in a sanitary and welcoming manner. The Custodian is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing floors, restrooms and surfaces in addition to special bi-annual deep cleaning projects and cleaning spaces used for private rentals after operating hours.

Duties and responsibilities

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Cleaning and Sanitizing
   1. All floors and restrooms at the end of operating days;
      1. Floors consist of VCT, Carpet, Safety Flooring and Tile;
      2. Restrooms consist of counters, mirrors, fixtures, sink and toilets.
   2. Surfaces designated for weekly cleaning;
      1. Dusting and wiping higher surfaces and specialized areas that cannot be attended to while patrons are in the exhibit spaces.
   3. Assist in bi-annual deep cleaning projects;
      1. Carpet Shampooing;
      2. Climber cleaning.
   4. Private rental cleaning
      1. Performing all cleaning duties for areas used in private rentals after museum operating hours.
      2. Other duties as required based on use of facility

Qualifications

The Custodian will have 3-5 year’s experience fulfilling custodian duties, familiarity and experience cleaning public facilities that experience high public traffic, the ability to work as a team and independently, and will value the organizations vision and mission as they will work to create the healthy, safe and sanitary environment that all patrons will fulfill the vision and mission in.

As a member of the Nutrien Wonderhub team, this individual supports a kind, diverse and inclusive environment; a commitment to the positive growth and development of children; the ability to problem solve; and sensitivity to accessibility and inclusion barriers for marginalized children and families.

Working conditions

Part-time position of 20 hours per week.

Position works weekday and weekend evenings.

This position will be located at the Nutrien Wonderhub site in Saskatoon.

Hourly Wage: $20 (Benefit coverage after three month probationary period)

Start Date: June 7, 2019

This position requires working with the following equipment: cleaning products, brooms, mops and vaccums.

The operating environment is such that staff may be required to work extra hours to meet the needs of the organization. While staff need to be flexible in their work schedules, the Nutrien Wonderhub is committed to providing appropriate time-in-lieu and/or compensation.

This position typically involves walking, lifting, bending, kneeling and standing for periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their duties.

If you feel that this position may be right for you, please submit a resume, cover letter and three professional references (including phone and email contact) to:
[email protected] by 11:59pm May 12, 2019.