Full Time Custodian/Maintenance Worker

This position provides required sanitation, cleaning, and custodial service to custodial standards ensuring the building environments are healthy and comfortable.

Custodial:

• 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 offices, kitchens, washrooms 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.
• Remove snow from all pedestrian walkways and exit doors.
• Check doors and windows to ensure building security.
• 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.
• Follows established procedures and record keeping for inventory tracking.
• Perform general repairs which do not require certification, such as patching, painting, plumbing, replacing light bulbs etc. Reports safety concerns and major repair issues to supervisor or designate.
• Lifts and moves furniture as requested.
• Ensure the general upkeep of external property, keeping sidewalks and entrances clear of snow and ice, including salting, litter pick up and up-keep of storage shed.
• Set up and tear down for social events.
• Complies with all prescribed sanitation and building disinfecting protocols.

Health and Safety

• Contribute to the safety of staff, guests, customers, and clients (e.g., clear fire exits, cleans spillage; no obstacles inside/outside the building, keeping sidewalks and entrances clear of snow and ice, including salting, litter pick up etc.)
• Monitor and maintain mixed cleaner bottles for custodial use. Ensure that all bottles contain WHMIS compliant labeling.
• Monitor and maintain SDS’s, ensuring all SDS’s are WHMIS compliant.
• Perform monthly workplace health & safety inspections.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.

Perform other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a permanent part-time position based 8 hours per week.
• The incumbent is required to lift/move up to 40 pounds.
• The incumbent’s work environment is typically in the entire facility and designated properties.
• The performance of the job requires operating industrial cleaning equipment and tools, mopping/sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills.
• The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when handling hazardous chemicals and using non-motorized/general cleaning equipment.
• Handles garbage and cleans up human waste and biohazard substances.
• Odours, exposure to toxic chemicals, electrical hazards, and infectious diseases.
• Works in various weather conditions when working outdoors.

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Current WHMIS certificate or willingness to obtain.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum two-years prior related experience including life skills, custodial, and general familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Standards.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and a current copy of a Driver’s abstract for review and verification that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• 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.
• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
• Ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
• Represent the organization in a positive, professional, and engaging manner.
• Must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures, and associated legislation.
• Exhibit good listening and interpersonal skills, have strong oral/written communication skills.
• Self-motivated/disciplined.
• 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 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.