Maintenance Worker / Custodian (Facilities Worker)

This position provides required sanitation, cleaning, and custodial service to custodial standards ensuring the building environment is healthy and comfortable, as well as distributing daily tasks and lead the custodial team when Property Manager or Officer is not on site.

Hours:

• 30 per week

• Works independently or cooperatively with team members to complete tasks on schedule and according to quality standards.
• Cleans, sanitizes, sweeps, dusts, mops, washes, vacuums, polishes, and waxes floors.
• Cleans windows, mirrors, woodwork, furniture, equipment, and other surfaces.
• Cleans washroom facilities.
• Cleans offices, classrooms, and other rooms.
• Supplies toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and other hygiene items.
• Empties trash bins and dispose of trash in the garbage compactor or garbage bins.
• Cleans, sterilizes and/or disinfects areas.
• Cleans, sterilizes and/or disinfects equipment before and after each use.
• Spot cleans carpets and performs general carpet cleaning, as required.
• Performs more extensive cleaning, carpet cleaning, stripping and waxing floors, and light maintenance during non-peak programming periods.
• Organizes and maintains janitorial supplies in janitorial room(s) and on janitorial carts.
• Monitors and maintains stock of regularly used items, i.e., mops, brooms, lights, supplies etc., and orders/purchases as required.
• Informs Property Manager of general repairs and maintenance items requiring attention.
• Performs minor repairs such as electrical (change light bulbs) and plumbing (unblocking toilets, troubleshooting flushing issues), wall parch-painting, light furniture fixing (tighten screws) reports safety concerns and major repair issues to supervisor.
• Follows established procedures and record keeping for inventory tracking.
• Lifts and moves furniture as requested.
• Performs laundry service as required by program/department needs.
• Complies with all prescribed sanitation and building disinfecting protocols.

Administrative:

• Attend meetings as requested by Operations Director, Officer or Property Manager.
• Attends specialized work training when scheduled.

Working Conditions:

• Work is done indoors and outdoors.
• Handles garbage and cleans up human waste and biohazard substances.
• Odours, exposure to toxic chemicals, electrical hazards, and infectious diseases.
• May deal with people with challenging behaviour.
• Risk of needle pricks, back injuries, and repetitive strain injuries.
• Works in various weather conditions when working outdoors.

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

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalency

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Two years of prior general expereince including cleaning experience.
• Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills and Capabilities (examples provided below):

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.
• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
• Represent the organization in a professional, and engaging manner.
• Ability to work independently and also participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
• Self-motivated and reliable
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Lead by example, by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Respectful behaviour and positive attitude to tenants and clients to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere and successful relationships.

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

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers 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.