Permanent Full-Time Position – Earlton and Elk Lake Properties

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday / $27.50 – $32.40 per hour / Competitive benefits and OMERS pension plan

Competition number: 25-21

Employees of the DTSSAB make a positive difference in people’s lives by providing quality, person-centered and inclusive services.

The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) supports individuals in need throughout our communities by delivering Children’s Services, Emergency Medical Services, Ontario Works, and Housing Services through the effective use of available resources and in the best interest of the individuals we support. We are committed to serving and treating others through actions and values based on integrity and respect.

We are seeking a team member to help care for assigned properties and be a daily presence to our tenants at their buildings 

The Building Custodian is responsible for indoor and outdoor property and building maintenance for assigned social housing buildings managed by the DTSSAB. The Building Custodian plays a very important role to our tenants as the caretaker of their home surroundings. Maintaining a positive and professional rapport with tenants, as a primary point of contact for our residents, allows the Building Custodian to be responsive and proactive to their needs. Work assignments are primarily in Earlton and Elk Lake; however, the individual will provide occasional coverage throughout the district as required. This position is unionized.

Responsibilities

§ Interact regularly with building tenants, always with a high degree of tact, professionalism and courtesy

§ Provide person-centered service by responding to routine tenant requests and concerns to foster a positive living environment

§ Clean interior and exterior of building common areas (entrances, walkways, hallways, washrooms, windows, other)

§ Snow removal at entrances/exits and groundskeeping, using manual tools (shovel, push mower) and powered equipment

§ Dispose of garbage and recyclable items, maintain garbage rooms, clean washers, dryers, air vents, other

§ Perform maintenance and safety checks on equipment and within buildings (i.e., fire alarm testing, emergency power and lighting systems, fire protection systems)

§ Report on maintenance needs, deficiencies, safety concerns, damages, vandalism, unusual circumstances/occurrences

§ Perform minor carpentry, repairs, minor plumbing (i.e.: unclogging drains, repairing sinks and toilets.), operate equipment and power tools, perform minor electrical repairs on maximum 110 voltage lines and equipment, replace smoke alarms, other

§ Provide on-site contact for contractors, and liaise with emergency services, when required

§ Respond to occasional afterhours callouts (outside of work hours, weekends, holidays) by phone and/or by attending in person

§ Other duties as assigned (duties vary at each building/property)

Qualifications and Experience

§ Minimum of 2 years related experience working in a public setting with frequent interactions with members of the public, performing a wide range of custodial and janitorial tasks, groundskeeping, and/or minor maintenance and repairs (plumbing, electrical, carpentry) using safe working practices. Education or training in a maintenance or trade program is considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered

§ Ability to work independently with limited on-site supervision, following directions, instructions, and procedures

§ Good communication (listening, speaking, and writing) and excellent interpersonal abilities to interact effectively with tenants in a person-centered, respectful, positive, and empathetic manner and work well with colleagues and supervisors  

§ Effective conflict de-escalation response to handle difficult or emotionally charged situations/interactions involving tenants

§ Good judgement and decision-making are critical to refer or escalate non-routine or contentious matters to the supervisor

§ Strong time management to prioritize, organize and schedule tasks efficiently, and adjust to changing circumstances as needed

§ Sound problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills

§ Attention to detail for carefully noticing building/property issues to ensure a well-maintained living environment for tenants

§ Understand health and safety regulations, including WHMIS, building and fire codes for ensuring a safe environment for tenants

§ Computer proficiency, basic mathematical skills, knowledge of general office procedures and technology

§ Bilingualism (French and English) is considered an asset good

Must be able and willing to:

§ Travel daily throughout the assigned service area and/or within the district – including occasionally attending to buildings in Larder Lake, Englehart, New Liskeard, Haileybury, Cobalt (i.e.: backfilling Building Custodians for vacation coverage, etc.)

§ Maintain a valid drivers’ license and have access to a reliable vehicle, since driving is a daily regular requirement

§ Respond to after-hours callouts within 30-minutes (by phone or in person, based on nature of call) during rotating on-call duty

§ Stand, walk, bend, lift and carry heavy items or supplies for maintaining the property 

We thank all applicants for their interest. Professional references will be requested for those invited to an interview. Upon receipt of an offer of employment, a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check will be requested.

Applicants will submit a cover letter and resume

Apply to https://bit.ly/dtssabcareers by 11:59 PM October 5, 2025

Contact hr@dtssab.com for details or regarding a disability-related accommodation required to participate in the hiring process.

The DTSSAB is an equal opportunity employer.  Information is collected under the authority of the

Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes.