Property Maintenance / Custodial Coordinator

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:
Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

The Property Maintenance/ Custodial Coordinator position exists to ensure the cleanliness of the Weetamah facility and surrounding property, and to ensure that general upkeep of the building is maintained to provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere for visitors and staff.

This is a full-time position at 35 hours per week,  Monday – Friday, 8:30 am -4:00 pm with 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

Please email resumes to: [email protected]

Job duties range from custodial/janitorial work to minor building repairs and working with maintenance contractors.

In order to ensure proper maintenance of the Weetamah property, the successful applicant will:

• Ensure the following tasks are done daily, through both hands-on work and delegation:
  • Clean floors, vacuum carpets
  • Change garbage cans/recycling
  • Clean up garbage outside on the surrounding property each morning
  • Sanitize/wash high-touch surfaces: doors, doorways, counter tops, chairs, etc.
  • Clean windows in doorways and high-use areas
  • Restock cleaning supplies & paper products
  • Clean Washrooms
  • Perform a security check of the building at the end of each day, ensuring windows and doors are locked, and report any concerns to supervisor
• Ensure the following tasks are done on a weekly basis, through both hands-on work and delegation:
  • Clean/sanitize the chapel in preparation for events
  • Clean stairwells
  • Take recycling to depot
  • Check temperatures of walk-in cooler and freezers
• Ensure the following tasks are done periodically, through both hands-on work and delegation:
  • Perform deep cleaning/shampooing of carpets
  • Perform stripping/waxing of floors
  • Clean vents throughout the building
  • Clean exterior windows
  • Check the mechanical and boiler rooms for water leaks and belt performance, and check filters. Arrange for maintenance as needed.
• Perform minor repairs and misc. duties including: replacing of florescent lights & ceiling tiles, plumbing repairs, fixing office furniture & equipment, painting, lawn mowing/weeding, branch trimming, snow shoveling, de-icing, etc.
• Coordinate the set-up and teardown of specified spaces for regular or seasonal events.
• Supervise other maintenance department personnel under the direction of the Executive Director(s), including supervising Weetamah’s custodian, Fine Options Workers fulfilling their hours through temporary work placements, and volunteers helping with building maintenance.
• Interact with building tradesmen ensuring they perform contracted services in a timely and professional manner. Ensure all tradesmen sign in and out of the office.
• Maintain janitorial supplies and other supplies related to building maintenance, ensuring best possible pricing.
• Pick up janitorial and/or maintenance supplies as required.
• Ensure program vehicles are regularly cleaned and maintained.
• Coordinate or assist with receiving and unloading shipments of goods for Community & Family Services, including assisting with the unloading, sorting and shelving of Weetamah’s periodic Allied Shipments.
• Take unwanted items/donations to the Thrift Store as required.
• Pick up donations of food and other donations as required.
• Plan and coordinate renovation projects, including dry walling, painting, plumbing etc. Approval of supervisor must be established before any major items are initiated.
• Participate in and possibly chair the facility’s Health & Safety Committee
• Participate in building health and safety audits along with members of the Health and Safety Committee.
• Perform walkabout inspections of the property at least annually with the Executive Director.
• Assist in the ministry unit’s preparations for periodic accreditations.
• Type up new (or edit existing) maintenance/Health & Safety policies.
• Ensure Building Service Manuel is current. Communicate any required changes/updates to the manual to the Administrative Assistant.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Completed High School
• Certification in related trades would be an asset

Special Licenses, Diplomas, Certifications or Requirements:

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with ability to drive a 15-passenger van (Class 4 Lisence would be an asset)
• Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Adult and Child Abuse Registry Checks
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid and CPR certification would be an asset
• Certification in WHMIS or willingness to get certified

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of related experience in building maintenance and/or custodial work
• Experience in working with Health & Safety procedures and/or training in the field
• Experience in working with populations experiencing homelessness would be an asset