Full Time Janitor

The Janitor is responsible for the general cleanliness and upkeep of the building and grounds.

• Ensures the general upkeep of the facility such as resident dorms, cleaning the floors, washrooms, windows, dusting, collects and disposes of garbage.
• Checks, cleans, moves, arranges, and dusts furniture as required.
• Ensures the general upkeep of external property such as keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice, cleaning the main floor outside windows, picking up litter and sweeping sidewalks.
• Checks doors and windows to ensure building and resident safety.
• Restocks washroom supplies and distributes received material as required.
• Spot washes accessible walls, washes, and waxes floors
• Changes linens (i.e. Bedding), following hazardous materials procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a permanent full-time position based on 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.
• The performance of the job requires operating industrial cleaning equipment and tools, mopping and sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills.
• The incumbent is required to lift more than 30 pounds.
• The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment, handling hazardous chemicals, and using non-motorized/general cleaning equipment.
• The incumbent's work environment is typically in the entire facility and surrounding property designated.
• The Incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:
• Handle Garbage
• Isolation and monotony
• Odours
• Dealing with angry people
• Verbal abuse
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Various Weather conditions
• Washrooms (i.e., human waste)
• The incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illness due to:
• Physical attacks by others
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Moving Objects
• Sharp Objects (i.e., needle pricks)
• Electrical Hazards
• Repetitive strain injuries (e.g., back, wrist)

• Public School and/or High School Graduate (an alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable).
• Certificate in First Aid/CPR.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• More than three months but less than one-year, prior related experience, including life skills, and general familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Well-developed skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proven ability to constructively give and receive feedback.
• Highly developed understanding of and proven ability to communicate appropriate professional boundaries.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Ability and 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.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

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

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.