Church Janitor- On Call

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

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.

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:    

The Janitor maintains the cleanliness of the facility, property and or grounds in compliance with applicable standards.

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES:      

• The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class.
• Ensures the general upkeep of the facility such as cleaning floors, washrooms, windows, dusting, collects and dispose 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 main floor outside windows, picking up litter, sweeping sidewalks, gardening/watering and pruning shrubs, raking.
• Checks doors and windows to ensure building security. Reports safety concerns and repair issues (e.g. furniture and fixtures).
• Restocks washroom supplies.
• Spot washes accessible walls, strips and waxes floors and shampoos carpet.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:   

• The incumbent is responsible for their own time and effort only. They may demonstrate work methods to new employees.

 

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:   

• The incumbent is involved in minor financial matters regularly, or on a relief basis, or has responsibility for the wise use of their own resources. They may be authorized to spend, disburse, or collect small amounts of cash.
• The incumbent has very little input into the annual budget.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• This is On Call Casual Position.

• 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 is required to travel between the Centre and the Corps.
• The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illnesses due to, physical attacks by others, exposure to infectious diseases, exposure to toxic chemicals, moving objects, sharp objects, electrical hazards, repetitive strain injuries (e.g. back, wrist)
• The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules), universal precautions, use gloves, use ear/eye protection, eye wash stations, use fume masks where appropriate, use steel toe boots.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.  

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:   

• The successful applicant will have completed High School.
• An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

 

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

• The incumbent must have the following experience before hire: up to three months of prior related experience, including previous cleaning experience and familiarity with cleaning supplies and procedures.

Skills and Capabilities:  

• The performance of the job requires frequently operating industrial cleaning equipment and tools, mopping/sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, shoveling snow etc.
• The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment, handling hazardous chemicals, and using non-motorized equipment and general cleaning.

 

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $17.85 to $19.85 with a maximum of $23.82.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.