Janitor

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: 

• Casual/On-call
• Varied days and varied hours as needed.

• Establishes and monitors preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment; recommends repairs and purchases as required
• Performs a number of minor repairs and duties in a variety of trade areas such as electrical, carpentry, plumbing and painting; reports safety concerns and major repair issues (e.g. furniture and fixtures)
• Ensures the general upkeep of the facility such as cleaning floors, washrooms, windows, dusting, collects and disposes of garbage, vacuums
• Checks, cleans, moves, arranges and dusts furniture as required
• Ensures the general upkeep of external property such as mowing lawns, keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice, cleaning the main floor outside windows, picking up litter, sweeping sidewalks, gardening/watering and pruning shrubs, raking
• Checks doors and windows to ensure building and resident security; provides access to the facility and secures the facility as needed
• Restocks washroom supplies and distributes received material as required
• Spot washes accessible walls, strips, and waxes floors and shampoos carpets as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Certifications:

• Current First Aid/CPR, WHMIS Certificate and working knowledge of Universal Precautions

Experience:

The incumbent must have the following experience before hire:  More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience, including life skills and general familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Successful obtainment of clearance through the Criminal Record Check under the Criminal Records Review Act
• Any formal training and trade certification in any area will be an asset.

Preferred Skills / Capabilities:

• Must have good interpersonal skills – able to work cooperatively with others – church members and visitors.
• 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.

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

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