Caretaker

Helping kids, families and communities thrive since 1932. www.macaulaycentres.org [http://www.macaulaycentres.org/] To learn more, watch our video here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=lIT9hD1d5UD7YCON&v=YwDXaqT3XDo&feature=youtu.be] ---------------------------------------- Caretaker Permanent Part Time HOURS OF WORK: 5.5 Hours/Day (4pm - 10pm) NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 VACANCY: Replacement START DATE/TERM: Immediate REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Jane St. Child Care Centre ---------------------------------------- POSITION SUMMARY: Establish and maintain a high quality standard of cleanliness and timely maintenance of the child care centre. This position is currently based at Jane St. Child Care Centre (610 Jane St, Toronto, ON M6S 4A6) ---------------------------------------- RESPONSIBILITIES: * Establish and maintain a clean and safe environment in and around the Child Care Centre * Maintain the inside of the building, including but not limited to mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, laundry, removing and storage of garbage, washing windows, walls and cleaning and sanitizing washrooms. * Maintain outside of building and grounds, including but not limited to daily removal of debris and seasonal maintenance such as cleaning eaves troughs, cutting grass and removal of snow and ice surrounding the properties leased or owned by Macaulay. * Maintain playgrounds clean and free of debris and keep fences and gates maintained in good working order. * Carry out minor repairs to buildings, equipment and kitchen equipment * Follow a seasonal maintenance schedule for caretaking equipment * Manage an appropriate inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies making sure they are stored as required in locked cupboards or containers agreed QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience as a general handyperson with significant experience in minor repairs to buildings, maintenance of large and small machinery * Understanding and working knowledge of Toronto Public Health and Ontario Health and Safety requirements. * WHMIS Certified with a general understanding and application of best practices for alternative “green” products and practices * Able to work independently and as a member of a Child Care Centre team * Ability to do heavy lifting over 20lbs and use a ladder. * Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with parents/families, colleagues and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities * Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language is an asset * Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize * Acceptable Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check ---------------------------------------- SALARY: Caretaker Salary Scale ($23.08/hour ($41, 997 per annum (prorated)) with Competitive Benefits Package (health & dental) and paid time off entitlements (including vacation days & float days (prorated)). ---------------------------------------- THIS POSITION IS WITHIN THE CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT. Internal candidates: Apply through the Internal Career Centre on ADP Sign In | ADP WFNPORTAL [https://online.adp.com/signin/v1/?APPID=WFNPortal&productId=80e309c3-7085-bae1-e053-3505430b5495&returnURL=https://workforcenow.adp.com/&callingAppId=WFN&TARGET=-SM-https://workforcenow.adp.com/theme/admin.html]. External candidates: Apply through the Macaulay Job Opportunities Page at https://macaulaycentre.org/opportunities/job-opportunities/ [https://macaulaycentre.org/opportunities/job-opportunities/] INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT: August 18, 2026 - August 24, 2026 DATE POSTED: August 24, 2026 ---------------------------------------- Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group. Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted by the agency regarding a career opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This job posting is available in alternate formats upon request. Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity. 4 pm - 10 pm (one unpaid 30 minute break)

The caretaker is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment inside and outside the child care centre. Duties include cleaning, minor building repairs, grounds maintenance, and managing maintenance supply inventory.

Candidates must have significant experience as a general handyperson and possess a working knowledge of health and safety requirements. The role requires the ability to perform heavy lifting, use a ladder, and hold a valid Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Paid time off • Vacation days • Float days

• Time managementPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cleaning
• Maintenance
• Handyperson
• Repair
• WHMIS
• Health and safety
• Time management
• Heavy lifting
• Inventory management
• Communication
• Employment Equity
• Maintenance Scheduling
• Lifting Ability
• Time Off Management
• Cleanliness
• Mopping
• Machinery
• Time Management
• Prioritization

• Trades
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Caretaker
• Maintenance Helper / Assistant
• Odd Job Persons
• Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

28 hours per week