Custodian
Contract Position
RECRUITMENT 2026-COMM-21
The Town of Smiths Falls is a vibrant, progressive single tier municipality with a population of
9000. One of Eastern Ontario’s most scenic communities, we are centrally located within an
hour of Ottawa, Kingston, Brockville and the US Border. The Town provides high quality and
affordable life for its residents and is nestled in between prime water frontage along the Rideau
Canal – a UNESCO World Heritage site and has many beautiful heritage buildings and
recreational facilities.
The Town is accepting applications for a vacant contract position of Custodian. The
Custodian position will be located out of the Memorial Community Centre with regular travel
to other municipal buildings and partner/tenant facilities. This position plays a crucial role in
maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment and upholding the standards expected
by the community of a municipal government.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform thorough, effective cleaning and sanitizing of all designated areas, including
floors, restrooms, offices, meeting rooms, and common areas.
- Safely operate and maintain custodial equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor
buffers, and cleaning tools.
- Empty waste and recycling receptacles.
- Clean and disinfect restroom and changeroom fixtures.
- Assist in setting up rooms for events, meetings, and activities, including arranging
furniture and equipment as required.
- Handle and store cleaning chemicals in strict accordance with safety protocols and
guidelines.
- Engage in regular, generalized snow clearing at municipal buildings as required in
the winter months.
Skills and Qualifications:
- High school diploma (O.S.S.D) or equivalent.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in custodial or janitorial work.
- Valid Class 'G' driver's license.
- Provision of satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and Criminal Record Check
- Physical capability to perform repetitive bending, lifting (up to 25 lbs), reaching, and
standing for extended periods.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, following established cleaning
schedules and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining cleanliness and orderliness.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing work assignments and occasional overtime.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work scheduled shifts including evenings, weekends and Statutory Holidays.
Position Type: Contract ( up to 12 months with possible extension)
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Shifts as scheduled (including days, evenings, weekends and Statutory
Holidays)
Wages: Non-union, Band C of the pay grid system ($22.26-$25.90) per hour
Voluntary Enrolment into the OMERS Pension Plan
.
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter quoting recruitment
number 2026-COMM-21 by Monday July 27th at 4:00 p.m., to Human Resources, Town
of Smiths Falls, P.O. Box 695, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 4T6 or
via email at [email protected]
It is preferred that emailed applications be submitted in one file preferable in MSWord or
Adobe format.
The Town of Smiths Falls is an equal opportunity employer, committed to ensuring all candidates are able to
participate in the interview process fully and equally. If contacted for employment, please let us know if you
require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and
selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest and only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.
Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used to determine qualifications for employment.
Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the Clerk at the address indicated above.
