Caretaker

What can I expect to do in this role?

The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Regional Commander of East Region requires a qualified individual to provide cleaning and maintenance services for interior and exterior of buildings and vehicles, and arranging for building and vehicle repairs. To perform basic repairs and maintenance of operating systems, furniture and equipment.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

Ability to pass an OPP background security investigation.

Valid class G driver's licence.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of and skill in general cleaning techniques to ensure quality and efficiency. Knowledge of and skill in operating cleaning equipment.

Ability to provide interior and exterior cleaning of vehicles.

Knowledge of and skill in proper cleaning techniques for bodily substances (blood, vomit, urine, feces) located in cells and police vehicles.

Understanding of building operations and mechanical systems (heating, cooling, water, alarm systems, electrical) in order to identify and arrange servicing and repairs by technical personnel.

Knowledge of and skill in basic carpentry and plumbing to perform minor repairs.

Knowledge of relevant sections of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety Act that pertain to handling and storage of toxic chemical solutions such as solvents and cleansing agents, and safety in use of equipment.

Basic computer and arithmetic skills.

Problem solving skills to determine repair needs and mechanical problems in building, its operating systems, furniture and equipment and ascertains whether or not an external contractor is required to resolve problem. Monitors and orders necessary vehicle, cleaning and building supplies. Identifies and resolves discrepancies relating to requisitions, invoices and billings.

Communication and interpersonal skills.

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 13, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.