Custodian

The custodian maintains the cleanliness of the facility, property and or grounds in compliance with applicable standards, makes minor repairs and provides access to the facility as required.

Hours:

• Varied days and varied hours as needed.
• This a temporary position until the incumbent is able to return to work.
• This is a unionized position

General:

• Accept day-to-day instructions from the Director, Centre of Hope
• Respond to emergencies on an on-call basis;
• Report any problems or items requiring repair and/or maintenance that are noticed during the execution of duties.
• Report Electrical and Plumbing deficiencies as appropriate
• Safely store and maintain all related equipment and supplies in the appropriate storage spaces provided.

Interior Maintenance:

• Do minor repairs as necessary
• Do basic painting as required.
• Miscellaneous minor maintenance e.g. ensuring that interior lights are equipped with operable lights

Exterior Maintenance:

• Keep the exterior of the Centre of Hope building safe and in good repair;
• Keep entrance sidewalks/walkways clear of snow and ice (shoveled or snow blower); apply ice-melter when contractor is unable to do so.
• Miscellaneous minor maintenance, e.g. ensuring that exterior light fixtures are equipped with operable bulbs, cleaning of outside benches/picnic tables, patio furniture, etc.

Cleaning:

• Clean interior and exterior windows and doors, etc., Clean up and remove any spills, litter and other refuse found in the building.
• Clean all common areas and rooms.
• Refill cleaning supplies as needed.
• Daily removal of garbage bins from offices and common areas.
• Remove paper, litter and other refuse from around the exterior of the building, including the parking lot.
• Wash and vacuum all floors weekly and as required per program needs.
• Clean and sanitize all washrooms, before and after programming.
• Clean, sweep, mop, and sanitize other common areas in the building.

Other Duties:

• Write detailed incident reports and report serious occurrences immediately to the Director, Centre of Hope
• Arrange for any property inspections, ie. Fire inspections, or hired trades as required.
• Order supplies, as needed, in consultation with the Meal Centre Manager. Assist in setting up for building events and functions.
• Undertake any other assignments requested by the Director, Centre of Hope or designate which is compatible with this job description.
• All Staff are required to attend and assist with any serious emergency on a 24-hour basis; including fire alarms, major floods, major disturbances, etc. when in the building.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completion of a high school diploma
• General understanding of basic maintenance/mechanical systems and health and safety related issues required
• Valid driver's license with a driver's abstract

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

• 1-3 years of prior related experience including custodial, computer skills and general electrical/plumbing experience

Working Conditions:

• Typical working location for this position is in the entire facility and property designated
• The performance of the job requires mopping/sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills
• The incumbent is required to lift more than 20 pounds and applying over 40 lbs. force
• The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment, handling hazardous chemicals, using non-motorized/general cleaning supplies, adhering to safety procedures and regulations and occasionally ordering supplies
• Works under the following disagreeable conditions:
  • Handle garbage
  • Isolation and monotony
  • Odors
  • Dealing with angry people
  • Exposure to drugs and alcohol
  • Verbal abuse
  • Exposure to toxic chemicals
  • Various weather conditions
  • Washrooms (i.e., human waste)
  • Multi-tasking
• May be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illnesses due to:
  • Physical attacks by others
  • Exposure to infectious diseases
  • Exposure to toxic chemicals
  • Moving objects
  • Sharp objects (e.g. needle pricking)
  • Electrical Hazards
  • Injury from lifting
  • Falling on wet/slippery floors
  • Repetitive strain injuries (e.g., back, wrist).

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army's Mission, Vision, and Values, professionally, upholding our code of conduct.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Must have good interpersonal skills - able to work cooperatively with others.
• Must be able to handle the physical demands of the position, which include lifting, bending, standing or walking and pushing, pulling or carrying heavy objects (exceeding 50 lbs). The performance of the job requires operating industrial cleaning equipment and tools, mopping/sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills.
• Should possess a caring and positive attitude
• Good communication skills which include an ability to narrate an incident and able to pass the required training for the position.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work within the mandate of and embrace the mission of The Salvation Army

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean driver's abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.