Plant Service Person I - Metrolinx, Etobicoke

The opportunity

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto's subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

Our Rail Facility Assets Office is seeking a Plant Serviceperson I on a contract basis, to provide basic and specialized janitorial services, maintenance and minor repairs for Metrolinx buildings, grounds, and facilities.

Day-to-day

As a Plant Service Person I, your day-to-day responsibilities will include the following tasks:

• Inspects facilities for cleanliness and records deficiencies.
• Prepares records for the Supervisor relative to work accomplished, deficiencies noted and vehicle, equipment and material usage.
• Carries out general janitorial services including replenishment of supplies; garbage and waste removal or separation; surface cleaning; polishing; waxing; vacuuming; dusting; disinfecting and washing and pit degreasing using basic and specialized materials, tools and specialized equipment such as driveable scrubbers/sweepers, tractors, man-lifts and fork-lifts.
• Operates and maintains various equipment such as: forklift, overhead cranes, drop tables and hoists and cleans areas where they have been standing.
• Carries out general maintenance required to maintain or enhance the facility.
• Monitors on-site the facility and equipment and reports any unusual items to the supervisor and takes corrective action as appropriately directed.

Skills and experience

Candidates applying for this Metrolinx careers opportunity must meet the following qualifications and requirements:

• Level of reading, writing, and learning skills normally attained through completion of high school or equivalent.
• Minimum of nine (9) months' experience in building and janitorial servicing involving the safe handling of cleaning chemicals, tools and equipment including floor polishers, driveable scrubbers and high-pressure washers.
• Minimum one year of driving experience with a class "G" driver's licence. Must have a valid Ontario class "G" licence and must meet corporate standard for a good driving record.
• Must be able to obtain a GO Transit Equipment Operator's permit.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid Certification.
• Must successfully complete Forklift and Propane Training, as well as environmental, safety and any other training required by corporate policy.
• Must have the ability to deal with the public in a courteous manner.

About the employer

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team. Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation.