Facilities Custodian

Facilities Custodian

Town of Tillsonburg is looking for an enthusiastic Facilities Custodian who, based primarily at the Tillsonburg Community Centre, will be responsible for day-to-day facilities and grounds activities at Town facilities as assigned, including daily and seasonal housekeeping tasks, aiding in room set ups and tear downs, outside litter pick up, horticulture and other duties. Works in facility during special events providing operational services and direct assistance to the public as required.

This is a permanent full-time position with an excellent benefits package including immediate group benefits coverage, OMERS defined pension plan and free Employee Health Club Membership at the Tillsonburg Community Centre.

Department: Recreation, Culture & Parks
Division : Parks and Facilities
Reports to : Facilities Supervisor
Hourly Rate: $26.28 - $30.73/hour
Weekly hours: 40
Openings : 1 (existing)

Criminal Record Check is required for this position.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by the end of the day Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and weekly facility, operational and housekeeping tasks including, cleaning equipment repairs, sweeping, mopping, burnishing, disinfecting, dusting, spot cleaning as required inside and outside specified Town facilities.
• Set up and tear downs of activity areas for events.
• Litter pick up as required
• Assist in the training of new Custodial staff as required.
• Liaise with the public and user groups to accommodate rentals and provide assistance as well as monitor functions to ensure workplace and provincial regulations are being followed.
• Assist with summer shutdown work in facility as per the work plans.
• Maintain log book to keep track of work completed and proper records kept.
• Adheres to emergency and operating procedures and safety regulations by handling and storing chemicals safely, following an evacuation plan in the case of an emergency and performing first aid to the level of competency attained.
• Carries out all duties and responsibilities using due diligence and complying with Ontario Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• Following other procedures and directives as required.
• Recommend cost effective solutions to operational issues.
• Make recommendations to the Facilities Supervisor on procedural issues.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures for the Town.
• Ensures operating procedures and workplace safety regulations are followed.
• Position will require 40 hours per week, working to meet the needs of indoor and outdoor customers.
• Ability to work in adverse climates and operate noisy equipment as required.
• Occasionally required to perform work alone.
• Working conditions are subject to change based on client's needs, new techniques and changing technology.
• Assist with horticultural work including planting, weeding, maintaining and watering of flowerbeds.
• Provide facility maintenance, cleaning and housekeeping services at other Town buildings as assigned by the Facilities Supervisor and/or Manager of Parks & Facilities (i.e. – Cemetery Office & Museum).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 or equivalent.
• Standard First Aid
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• ORFA Recreation Facility Cleaning, Disinfection and Sanitization Principles (or willing to obtain on hire).
• Ability to solve problems and work as a team to develop solutions
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (Occupational Health and Safety Act).
• Valid class "G" license and clean drivers abstract.
• Good communication skills
• Previous similar experience with facility housekeeping in an institutional setting.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds.

About the recruitment process
The Town of Tillsonburg uses Jazz HR recruitment software to streamline the collection and communication of resumes and applications.

All new Town of Tillsonburg employees are required to complete a police record check.

The Town will accommodate any individual needs you have throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 . Please contact us if you require any accommodations.

The Town of Tillsonburg is an equal opportunity employer and all information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.