With over 20,000 members, SSMU’s role is to represent McGill undergraduate students and to offer them services since 1908.

Under the supervision of the Building Director, a Building Concierge will maintain the interior and exterior perimeter appearance and cleanliness of SSMU managed/ owned areas. This position includes but is not limited to cleaning and sanitation, minor repairs and maintenance (as needed), assessing and reporting of issues with plumbing, electrical and other infrastructure related aspects of a concrete building.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

towards Health and Cleanliness:

• Adhere to the MSDS guidelines when using various chemicals;
• Maintain and manage MSDS inventory and update necessary documentation;
• Clean, wipe sinks, top scrub and repeat as needed
• Clean and sanitize all toilets, urinals, sinks, and counters
• Refill all paper and soap dispensers as needed
• Clean and wipe all mirrors, windows and other reflective surfaces using glass cleaner
• Spot clean all walls to remove stains and/or fingerprints
• Empty trash receptacles, recycling and organize waste management materials for pick-up
• High dust above 60 inches including air ducts, wall lips and door frames
• Vacuum, dust, spot clean carpets in all areas
• Dust and vacuum furniture in waiting areas, perform spot cleanings as needed
• Sweep and damp mop all floors using SSMU supplied disinfectant cleaner
• Clean and wipe all vending machines, handrails, handles, and doorknobs

towards building use:

• Report maintenance issues to the building director for submission to McGill
• Facilities Management System
• Complete minor plumbing repair and maintenance as needed
• Perform minor to medium wall repair including priming and painting of surfaces
• Lock and unlock building and rooms according to established schedule. Ensures that the building is closed using the building closure protocol and that building is vacated at the appropriate time.
• Inspects the building daily. Reports unusual activity, behavior, damage, defects and special cleaning requirements to the Building Director.
• Discusses room set-up and safety measures with appropriate parties for event and room set-ups
• Stack, lift and rearrange furniture and equipment according to occupant or event need
• Provide directional information to building users (i.e., room locations, routes, to rage facilities)
• Have knowledge and experience with using equipment such as a smartphone, computer, drill, wrenches, brooms, carpet sweeper, shovel and snow blower
• Assist our bar operation with various duties associated to the operation, maintenance and upkeep of a food and beverage operation
• Administrative work

• To undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Building Director or, in his/her absence, the General Manager from time to time.

Must be able to work under these conditions:

• High intensity and dynamic environment from an operational and political perspective
• Works detailed are for the most part performed in an indoor environment of average temperature
• Works involving outdoor work are subject to the range of seasonal conditions and temperature
• Employees may be exposed to products, chemicals and orders. MSDS compliance must be always adhered to as per the municipal and federal laws dealing with general and personal safety.
• The function of this job requires an employee to push, pull, kneel, stand, bend, lift and reach arms extended over head with or without weight.
• Employee must be able to manage the movement or lift items a minimum of 40 ponds;
• Some overtime hours may be required for certain events and or committee meetings

REQUIREMENTS:

• Formal education: High School to College Diploma
• Experience:  5 years
• Ability to lift a weight of 40 pounds.
• Experience using a smartphone, sending text messages and emails.
• Bilingualism required, in English and French.

• Full-time position
• Salary: $32,341.00-$44,000.00 per year
• Hours: an average of 40 hours per week;
• Permanent Contract
• http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/