Janitor

Every position contributes to the spiritual and social mission of The Salvation Army. Reporting directly to the Director of Community and Family Services and Thrift Store Manager, the Janitor will provide general cleaning duties and small maintenance repairs, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, volunteers and staff. The custodian maintains the cleanliness of the facilities in compliance with applicable standards.

Hours:

• Permanent Full-Time based on 37.5 hours per week; Family Services 11 am - 5 pm Monday to Friday; Thrift Store 5-7 Monday to Friday with ½ hr unpaid lunch break.

• Be polite and courteous to all guests, donors, visitors, and staff.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the Family Services facility such as cleaning washrooms, collecting and disposing of garbage, cleaning and sanitizing after meals, washing and sanitizing handrails in high traffic areas.
• Sweeping and washing all floors and stairways
• Checking, cleaning, moving, arranging, and dusting furniture as required.
• Ensures the general upkeep of external property such as keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice, picking up litter, sweeping sidewalks.
• Maintain a monthly cleaning schedule and checklist of appliances (washer/dryer, dishwashers).
• Complete a visual inspection of the premises every shift to ensure that all aspects of the housekeeping plan have been completed.
• Checking doors and windows to ensure building security.
• Reporting safety concerns and repairing issues (e.g. furniture and fixtures)
• Restocking washroom and order cleaning supplies.
• Spot washing accessible walls.
• Keeping janitor, storage, and laundry room clean and organized.
• Maintain a clean and safe mechanical room.
• Sweep and mop Thrift Store sales floor to improve to customers' shopping experience.
• Clean and Windex glass windows to improve visual representation.
• Ensure all Health and Safety compliance.
• Use all supplies and materials in accordance with WHMIS and perform all duties in a safe manner.
• Assist in Food Bank or Share Shelf on occasion, when accepting large food shipments or food drive donations to the Food Bank when requested by Family Services Director.
• Represent the organization in a professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Work with volunteers as assigned.

Education/Certifications:

• The successful candidate must have completed high school, an alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable
• WHIMIS certificate
• First Aid & CPR Certification would be an asset
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification would be an asset

Experience:

• Must have up to six months prior experience, including previous cleaning experience and familiarity with cleaning supplies and procedures

Required Skills/Capabilities:

• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Maturity and ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment
• Ability to sustain the daily routine of moderate to heavy lifting, reaching, bending, and walking
• Adaptability to changes and interruptions in normal work routine
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality with regard to guest and customer operations
• Organized with attention to detail
• Ability to work with little supervision but also able to accept direction when required
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures

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

• Background check consent
• Completion of our 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.